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Billy Liar / Keith Waterhouse

Set in 1950s Yorkshire, this novel follows Billy Fisher, a habitual liar who uses daydreams of a fictional country to escape his mundane working-class life. He navigates a tedious job and multiple relationships while retreating into a world of fantasy.

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Accession Number: 31534

Site: Vernon O Content

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Binding Type: Hard Back

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