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Jack Parlabane is dead—at least he thought he was. In a bizarre turn of events, the supposedly deceased former professor is elected Rector of Glasgow's Kelvin University, taking the helm from celebrity para‑psychologist Gabrielle Lafayette. The novel follows Parlabane’s bizarre tenure, with investigative reporters and a mix of satirical humor unraveling the peculiarities of academic politics in Scotland. Balancing comedic elements with intriguing mystery, the story paints a whimsical portrait of university life and the absurdities that can arise within it.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Christopher Brookmyre
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