Books like Headlong by Michael Frayn
Headlong is a British comedy that follows academic Martin Clay, who is approached by a boorish country squire to evaluate a collection of paintings. Upon suspecting that one of the works is a Bruegel, Clay becomes embroiled in a farcical scheme of lies and concealment. The novel pokes fun at the world of art appraisal, collectors, and the pretensions of rural landowners, all while maintaining a witty, character-driven tone.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Michael Frayn
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