Garvey’s Last Soldier
by David Simon

Garvey’s Last Soldier is a gripping thriller and love story. Set in the black community of south London between 1997 and 1999, this astonishing and moving novel centers around the mysterious Lady Theodora who lives with her tormented grand-daughter. George, a young journalist who was once in care in Lady Theodora’s children’s home arrives there to investigate three mysterious murders that took place during his troubled childhood. However, once his investigation starts he embarks on a journey that sees him confront his own manhood. This novel is about love, revenge and cultural identity.