The Understudy

By: David Nicholls

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Paperback | 1 March 2010 | Edition Number 1

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⭐ Now in paperback: David Nicholls''s new novel You Are Here ⭐

The Understudy: a scintillating comedy of ambition, celebrity, jealousy and love

''Irresistible''
DAILY MAIL

''Delightful''
OBSERVER

''Funniest book of the year''
MARIE CLAIRE

For Josh Harper, being in show-business means everything he ever wanted: money, fame, a beautiful wife and a lead role on the London stage.

For Stephen C. McQueen, it means being stuck with an unfortunate name, a hopeless agent and a job as understudy to Josh Harper, the 12th Sexiest Man in the World.

When Stephen falls in love with Josh''s clever, funny wife, Nora, things get even more difficult. But might there yet be a way for Stephen to get his big break?

ONE OF BRITAIN''S MOST ACCLAIMED WRITERS

''One of the most astute chroniclers of England as it is now''
FINANCIAL TIMES

''An uncanny ability to make us laugh out loud, but also care passionately about his characters''
DAILY TELEGRAPH

''Nicholls writes with such tender precision about love''
THE TIMES

''No one else writes novels that are both relatable and revelatory in the way he does''
EVENING STANDARD

''Genuinely brilliant''
NEW STATESMAN

Industry Reviews

I adored "The Understudy". It's a fantastic comedy ... delightfully written and makes you realise that even though some people are always cast as second best, that doesn't mean they're never winners. - New Woman

A comic genius - Maria Beaumont on David Nicholls

Brilliant... we would recommend it to anyone - Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan on STARTER FOR T

I laughed a lot - Jeremy Paxman on STARTER FOR TEN

Moving, wickedly observed, warm, uplifting and above all blindingly funny, Starter for Ten hits the spot time after time. Read this book - Jack on STARTER FOR TEN

A zippy comedy with laugh-out-loud lines, grounded on a solid plot and first-rate dialogue...irresistible - Daily Mail

Bitterly funny - Observer

Darkly funny and oddly romantic. - More

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The Understudy

At a Glance

Paperback

⭐ Now in paperback: David Nicholls''s new novel You Are Here ⭐

The Understudy: a scintillating comedy of ambition, celebrity, jealousy and love

ONE OF BRITAIN''S MOST ACCLAIMED WRITERS

Industry Reviews

Shipping

How to return your order

Defective items

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