New Comedy Novel, FOREVER ENGLAND, is Released

By: Christina Mancuso Nov. 03, 2014

LONDON, Nov. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ The book charts, which are usually dominated by J K Rowling, Stephen King or Dan Brown have just been shaken by a surprise new hit. Forever England is the latest comedy novel from English humorist David Luddington and is already in the top .03% of all books and has this week landed in the top 25 of not one, but three of Amazon's Best Seller Charts.

For a comedy novel by a midlist author, this is indeed an extraordinary event and one that seems to have caught everybody by surprise. Amazon sold most of their initial stock of the paperback on the first day of the launch and had to immediately order further copies. David Luddington has found himself suddenly thrust into the limelight, a bit of a change from his usual reclusive way of life in the Alpujarras of Southern Spain.

The book paints a comedic contrast between the two vastly different worlds of the British expat in Spain. Most people are familiar with the classic image of the retired Brits on the Spanish Costas with their endless quests for real English bacon and a proper cup of tea. But another Spain exists and this is the rural and pastoral Spain presented by bestselling author Chris Stewart in the Driving Over Lemons series. David Luddington has brought these two worlds together in a classic culture clash comedy that recalls the gentle humour of the likes of Wodehouse, Douglas Adams or the Ealing Comedies.

"Comedy is usually regarded as the Poor Relation in the world of books," said David. "Even the greats of the genre like Douglas Adams or Terry Pratchet struggle against the Twilight clones and numerous Shades of Grey."

Asked why he thought the book had been so well received, Tony Ryan for Mirador Publishing said, "David creates comedy with a very positive feel. He avoids the biting, cruel humour that has been so prevalent over the last decade and gives us warm characters we care for."

Not only is the book climbing high in the charts but is has already come the attention of some very well known reviewers.

Bestselling Author Matt Rothwell said it's, "Genuinely funny, with many laugh out loud moments."

One of Amazon's most respected and prolific reviewers Grady Harp comments... "the pages are rich in fascinatingly bizarre characters and circumstances that make the book dance (or flamenco) and sing (cantar)."

The Book Reviewer Website says, "Overall, this is a very warm and funny book. It is filled with wonderful characters and many laugh out loud moments."

Forever England is available now in all good bookshops and online stores both as a paperback and eBook in all popular formats.

David Luddington can be contacted via his website at www.luddington.com

Mirador Publishing can be contacted at www.miradorpublishing.com

Media contact:
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