Any Human Heart

Every life is both ordinary and extraordinary, and Logan Mountstuart’s — lived from the beginning to the end of the twentieth century — is a rich tapestry of both. As a writer who finds inspiration in Paris and London, as a spy betrayed in the war and as an art-dealer in ’60s New York, Logan mixes with the men and women who shape his times. But as a son, friend, lover and husband, he makes the same mistakes we all do in our search for happiness. Here, then, is the story of a life lived to the full — and a journey deep into a very human heart.

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‘A terrific journey through the twentieth century. Thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable’ Jeremy Paxman

‘Wise, profound and moving. Only the very best novels make you look at your own life and imagine your own future with fresh eyes’ William Sutcliffe, Independent on Sunday

‘Superb, wonderful, enjoyable’ Guardian

‘Sheer, truly brilliant storytelling. He has probably written more classic books than any of his contemporaries’ Daily Telegraph

‘Astonishing, touching, extremely funny. A brilliant evocation of a past era and an immensely readable story’ Sunday Telegraph

‘Astounding. One of Boyd’s greatest achievements’ Mail on Sunday