Round the Bend

Shute, Nevil

ISBN 10: 1486272924 ISBN 13: 9781486272921

Publisher: Bolinda/Audible Audio, 2015

When Tom Cutter hires Constantine Shaklin as an engineer in his air-freight business, he little realises the extraordinary gifts of his new recruit. Shaklin possesses a religious power that inspires everyone he meets to a new faith and hope for humanity. As Cutter’s business grows across Asia, so does Shaklin’s fame, until he is widely regarded as a unifying deity. Though he struggles to believe Shaklin is indeed divine, Cutter too finds solace in his friend’s teachings, and commits to passing on his message.

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Review

'A story which grips and fascinates, a story enriched by the observation and understanding which have made Shute's work outstanding.' Author: The Scotsman

'He holds attention to the last page.' Author: The Daily Telegraph

'So convincingly does Shute tell the story and so cleverly does he leave the character of Shaklin deliberately vague that the book is as absorbing as anything he has written, and Cutter one of his finest creations.' Author: The Glasgow Herald