Mayflies

About this book

'A stunning novel.' GRAHAM NORTON 'My god this is gorgeous. Wild, wise, wonderful.' RUSSELL T. DAVIES 'Unforgettable.' CÓLM TOIBÍN Now featuring Andrew O'Hagan's moving essay on the real-life friendship that inspired his beloved, award-winning novel. WINNER OF THE CHRISTOPHER ISHERWOOD PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE PORTICO PRIZE Everyone has a Tully Dawson: the friend who defines your life. In the summer of 1986, James and Tully ignite a friendship based on music, films and the rebel spirit. With school over, they rush towards a magical weekend of youthful excess in Manchester, played out against the greatest soundtrack ever recorded. And there a vow is made: to go at life differently. Thirty years on, the phone rings. Tully has news.