The Hopeless Life of Charlie Summers
A modern A TALE OF TWO CITIES by the bestselling author of SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN. "The money came out of nowhere. In the first years of the first decade of the new century, money flowed around the world as it had never done before. Then, somewhere, someone asked a question. It was: 'Can I have my money back?'"
"This hugely likeable book subtly highlights the surprising parallells between obvious con men and the rest of us who just want to make a fast buck."
– Elizabeth Buchan, SUNDAY TIMES
News:2022 Prize Judges announced
Delighted to announce the prizes for the Paul Torday Memorial Prize 2022, presented in conjunction with the Society of Authors. They are Mavis Cheek, Denise Mina and Donald S. Murray (our 2020 winner.) The Paul Torday Memorial Prize is awarded to a first novel by a writer over 60. The prize includes a set of... Read more »
News:Kathy O’Shaughnessy wins Paul Torday Memorial Prize 2021
Kathy O'Shaughnessy has been awarded the 2021 Paul Torday Memorial Prize for In Love With George Eliot.
News:Paul Torday Prize 2021 open for entries!
Deadline 30th November 2020, 5pm
News:2023 Prize open for submissions
The winner will receive - from 2023 on, an increased prize of £3,000, with a set of Paul Torday’s collected works.
event:Afternoon Tea with Paul Torday Prize Winner 2023 Bonnie Garmus
2023 Paul Torday Memorial Prize winner Bonnie Garmus will be in conversation with prize co-founder Piers Torday to discuss her work and career and to offer a glimpse into her creative routine.