Narrator Steven Crossley captures each moment of discovery without missing a beat through all of Martin's bumbling and scheming. Frayn's novel is both an entertaining, slapstick romp through one man's personal odyssey and a fascinating glimpse into the world of art history. In an effort to swindle the painting away from its owner, Martin heads down a trail of lies and scams that has hilarious and unexpected results. The owner of the painting is oblivious to. Keeping his thoughts closely guarded, he embarks on a fast-paced quest to confirm his suspicions. Headlong begins when Martin Clay, a young would-be art historian, believes he has discovered a missing masterpiece. When Martin Clay and his art historian wife are asked to appraise the private collection of a loutish man, it is Martin, not his wife, who believes he has discovered a lost masterpiece from Dutch painter Bruegel. Headlong, a Booker Prize finalist, combines a heavy dose of humor with a fascinating glimpse into the world of priceless art. Headlong by Michael Frayn (1999) Picador (2000) 352 pp Just a few days after seeing his play Democracy, I was wandering around London’s National Gallery bookshop when I first saw Michael Frayn’s novel Headlong. Log in Create account × SummaryĬelebrated for his playwriting, British author Michael Frayn has also written screenplays and several acclaimed novels. Order within 51 mins Select delivery location In Stock. In order to save audiobooks to your Wish List you must be signed in to your account. Books Literature & Fiction British & Irish Buy new: 13.79 List Price: 20.00 Details Save: 6.21 (31) Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns FREE delivery Thu, Oct 6 if you spend 25 on items shipped by Amazon.

Headlong by michael frayn