Stowaway : The Disreputable Exploits of the Rat by Joe Shute art of the week Strike's own life is far

Strike's own life is far from straightforward: his newfound fame as a private eye means he can no longer operate behind the scenes as he once did

richly textured and wonderfully readable

highly readable book

Based on his critically-acclaimed BBC Radio 3 programme The Listening Service

ravioli pillows

Stowaway : The Disreputable Exploits of the Rat by Joe Shute art of the week Strike's own life is farA cultural and social history of the rat, examining how one creature achieved total world domination and has inspired such love and loathing. Rats are creatures which inspire fear and fascination in equal measure. Their lives are more closely entwined with humans than any other animal, but they remain the most misunderstood of all species. Yet, arguably no animal has sacrificed more in the pursuit of human health but also been so resolutely blamed for