Our Noble Selves

In post-World War II London, crime correspondent turned war reporter Harry Flynn returns from Singapore to take a quiet job with the Festival of Britain. Soon entangled in the mystery of a missing Frenchwoman, Flynn becomes the primary suspect despite having no memory of their last encounter. As evidence mounts against him and secrets unfold among his quirky colleagues, the novel explores themes of identity and manipulation in a nation celebrating its creativity while grappling with the shadows of its past. Through witty storytelling and a richly drawn cast, Kate Atkinson illuminates the complexities of a society in transformation.