The Proof of My Innocence

The Proof of My Innocence

Jonathan Coe, 2024

Overview

Phyl finds post-university life unfulfilling, working a zero-hour contract while her writing aspirations stall. Her perspective shifts when family friend Chris arrives, investigating a clandestine think-tank founded at Cambridge in the 1980s. This group aims to steer British government policy in an extreme direction and is now ready to enact its plans.

Speaking out against powerful forces carries significant risk. As Britain navigates a brief premiership under a new Prime Minister, Chris follows his investigation to a Cotswolds conference. There, events take a dark turn, leading to a murder inquiry. The resolution may hinge on current political intrigue or a nearly forty-year-old literary puzzle.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in contemporary British political thrillers.
• Fans of novels that blend historical mysteries with modern settings.
• Those who appreciate sharp, witty writing.

Key features

• Hardback edition
• 368 pages
• Published by Random House - Penguin
• ISBN: 9780241678411
• Published in 2024