Any Human Heart by William Boyd

Experience William Boyd's classic, bestselling novel, Any Human Heart, now available as a Penguin Essential. This compelling narrative delves into the ordinary and extraordinary life of Logan Mountstuart, whose journey spans the entirety of the twentieth century.

Key Features:

• A sweeping narrative following Logan Mountstuart from birth to death through the 20th century.
• Explores themes of love, loss, war, and the search for happiness.
• Features encounters with historical figures and artistic movements.
• Adapted into a major Channel 4 drama series.
• Beautiful cover artwork inspired by the television series.

About the Novel:

Logan Mountstuart's life is a tapestry woven with both the mundane and the remarkable. As a writer inspired by Hemingway and Virginia Woolf, a spy recruited by Ian Fleming, and an art dealer in 1960s New York, Logan moves among the influential figures of his era. Yet, as a son, friend, lover, and husband, he navigates the universal human experience of making mistakes in the pursuit of happiness. This is the story of a life lived to its fullest, offering a profound journey into the depths of the human heart.

Specifications:

• Author: William Boyd
• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication Date: June 1, 2017
• Edition: 1st
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Print Length: 512 pages
• ISBN-10: 024198145X
• ISBN-13: 978-0241981450
• Item Weight: 281 g
• Dimensions: 11.1 x 3.3 x 18.2 cm

Any Human Heart is highly recommended for readers who enjoy the works of Sebastian Faulks, Nick Hornby, and Hilary Mantel, as well as fans of distinguished British and historical fiction.