Paula Spencer

Ten years on from The Woman Who Walked into Doors, Booker Prize-winning author, Roddy Doyle, returns to one of his greatest characters, Paula Spencer. Paula Spencer is turning forty-eight, and hasn't had a drink for four months and five days.

Roddy Doyle was born in Dublin in 1958. He is the author of twelve acclaimed novels including The Commitments, The Snapper, The Van and Smile, two collections of short stories, and Rory & Ita, a memoir about his parents. He won the Booker Prize in 1993 for Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha.

"[A] marvellous novel" -- Carmen Callil Financial Times "Roddy Doyle has done the impossible - he has made Paula Spencer even more unforgettable the second time round" The Times "[A] magnificent achievement" Guardian "Doyle has created a little masterwork, a gem of persuasive realism" -- Tom Adair Scotland on Sunday "An intoxicating sequel...a phenomenally rewarding read" -- Euan Ferguson Observer