The Prophet and the IdiotJonas Jonasson
The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden
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FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE HUNDRED-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT OF THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED Just because the world ignores you, doesn’t mean you can’t save it . . . Nombeko Mayeki was never meant to be a hero. Born in a Soweto shack, she seemed destined for a short, hard life. But now she is on the run from the world ‘s most ruthless secret service, with three Chinese sisters, twins who are officially one person and an elderly potato farmer. Oh, and the fate of the King of Sweden - and the world - rests on her shoulders.
As uproariously funny as Jonas Jonasson’s bestselling debut, this is an entrancing tale of luck, love and international relations.
‘A comic delight of love, luck and mathematics’ Daily Express
‘It’s “feel-good” set to stun level’ Guardian
‘As unlikely and funny as The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared’ Observer
© 2014 Fourth Estate (Audiobook): 9780007584147
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Audiobook: 24 April 2014
The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden
- By
- With:
- Publisher
SUNDAY TIMES NO 1 FICTION BESTSELLER
FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE HUNDRED-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT OF THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED Just because the world ignores you, doesn’t mean you can’t save it . . . Nombeko Mayeki was never meant to be a hero. Born in a Soweto shack, she seemed destined for a short, hard life. But now she is on the run from the world ‘s most ruthless secret service, with three Chinese sisters, twins who are officially one person and an elderly potato farmer. Oh, and the fate of the King of Sweden - and the world - rests on her shoulders.
As uproariously funny as Jonas Jonasson’s bestselling debut, this is an entrancing tale of luck, love and international relations.
‘A comic delight of love, luck and mathematics’ Daily Express
‘It’s “feel-good” set to stun level’ Guardian
‘As unlikely and funny as The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared’ Observer
© 2014 Fourth Estate (Audiobook): 9780007584147
Release date
Audiobook: 24 April 2014
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24 Sept 2023
FunnyHeartwarmingInspiringMind-blowingPage-turnerA magical medley of Douglas Adam and P.G. Wodehouse of humour and storytelling. The protagonist is a loveable, super powered human being with other characters of the story being the best supporting ones which makes this book the best read, in my opinion. Looking forward to reading this author's other books.
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