{"product_id":"9781846977602","title":"Gentlemen of the West","description":"Author(s): Owens, Agnes, \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 07\/05\/2026,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 160 pages,\u003cbr\u003e Series: Agnes Owens Centenary Editions, \u003cbr\u003eImprint: Polygon An Imprint of Birlinn Limited,\u003cbr\u003e Published By: Birlinn General,\u003cbr\u003e Book Classification: Modern \u0026amp; contemporary fiction (post c 1945),\u003cbr\u003e Dimensions: 197 x 130 x 16\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\/EAN\/SKU: 9781846977602\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGentlemen of the West, Agnes Owens’ debut novel, was first published in 1984 to wide critical acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe novel follows the humorous exploits of Mac, a young bricklayer, who, along with a colourful cast of characters, seeks solace and escape in the convivial atmosphere of the Paxton Arms and the levelling influence of alcohol. Each chapter feels like a self-contained episode, but this engaging novel is a cleverly constructed, coherent narrative that is a darkly humorous portrayal of working-class life. With sharp and inventive language, the novel skilfully balances drama and comedy, making you root for the underdog. 'A moving picture of a hard, surprising world which is forcing a young man to understand it and himself' – Alasdair Gray'Accomplished and resonant and . . . always informed with a comic astringency' – The Scotsman'Simultaneously funny and unflinching . . . an economy of language worthy of Ernest Hemingway or Muriel Spark' – Dani GaravelliPublished to celebrate Agnes Owens' centenary year in 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Owens, Agnes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56631592288642,"sku":"9781846977602","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/2180\/9347\/files\/9781846977602.jpg?v=1778259254","url":"https:\/\/mountfloridabooks.com\/products\/9781846977602","provider":"Mount Florida Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}