Paul Torday

Paul Torday (1946-2013) was a British businessman and author who turned to fiction in his sixties, publishing his debut novel Salmon Fishing in the Yemen in 2007. The novel became an international bestseller and was adapted into a successful film. Torday proved that it is never too late to reinvent yourself, pivoting from a career in industry to become one of Britain's most entertaining novelists. The Girl On The Landing is one of his subsequent novels, showcasing the same satirical wit, clever plotting and keen observation of human behaviour that made his debut such a success. Torday's fiction is characterised by its intelligence, dry humour and its ability to find absurdity and poignancy in equal measure. Available as both books and audiobooks, Paul Torday's novels offer witty and engaging listening and reading for fans of literary satire and intelligent fiction who appreciate stories told with elegance, humour and a sharp eye for the ridiculousness of modern life.