Product Description

Elinor is a young barrister living in Southwark and her latest case is defending a man who supposedly harrassed his ex-girlfriend with letters, calls, gifts and flowers. The case is a difficult one - what exactly is unwanted attention and when does it begin to become dangerous? But Elinor can't concentrate on her job when she can only think about the stranger she sat next to on the plane four days before. He was attractive, unusual and somehow mysterious; Elinor is intrigued by him. But when he eventually contacts her, it is the start of dark events as the stalking she has refuted in court begins to happen to her...

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #532563 in Books
• Published on: 2002-02-07
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

Review
'Riotous and effervescent on the surface - darker and more complex beneath - and written with great verve and humour. A hugely enjoyable read' Patrick McGrath on Notes from Utopia 2 'A smart and sexy New York story' Vogue on Notes from Utopia 3 'Merges all the best elements of SEX AND THE CITY and Julie Burchill's AMBITION, but adds some bitter sweetness. It's top reading, frothy and sad at the same time, easy-going but infinitely touching' Minx on Notes from Utopia 4 'Great stuff' Company

The Guardian, February 16, 2002
Jemima Hunt has piercing skills of observation and an unabashed, discerning style.

The Guardian, February 16, 2002
Jemima Hunt has piercing skills of observation and an unabashed, discerning style. The main character is a truly modern heroine.

Customer Reviews

captivating page-turner
with "the late arrival" jemima hunt delivers on the promise she displayed in her plucky debut novel, "notes from uptopia". deftly plotted neo-noir, best when it gets inside the head of its protagonist, the stalked and intrigue-driven barrister Elinor, "the late arrival" is the kind of novel you'll curl up with on a sunday afternoon and cancel the rest of the day's plans in order to finish.

A thriller with a difference
North London barrister defends stalker, tries to buy a house, has affair with QC and meets elusive man on plane - all these strands come together fascinatingly and convincingly and make for a very unusual read. It creeps up on you and suddenly you're hooked.