The essay mentioned in Chapter 7 is ‘Mugging as a Way of Life’, by David Freeman, and it appeared in the 23 February 1970 edition of New York Magazine.

I hope that Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park can forgive my fictional portrayal of it, and I urge the reader to discover the reality of this unique and beautiful place for themselves. Learn more at www.fothcp.org

About the Author

Will Wiles was born in India in 1978. He lives in London and writes about architecture and design for a variety of magazines. He is the author of two other novels, Care of Wooden Floors and The Way Inn, also published by 4th Estate. The Way Inn was shortlisted for The Encore Award and Care of Wooden Floors won a Betty Trask Award.

Also by Will Wiles

Care of Wooden Floors

The Way Inn

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