About The Clamour King

Peter Chapman is an unusual boy whose extraordinary beauty seems to draw in those around him, while at the same time making enemies. Taking his place at a new boarding school, he's immediately befriended by a range of unlikely suspects, including his housemaster and the school bully. He seems to be the ultimate charmer, but when does charming turn to beguiling? And how much can the innocence of his youth endure? "David Muirhead's writing is simply magical" -- Jennifer Crawford, Wildside magazine

About David Muirhead

David Muirhead was born in Dar-es-Salaam. He was sent away to boarding school at the age of eight, first to Eldoret in Kenya and then to a school on the south coast of England, the setting for The Clamour King. He studied at St Andrews University in Scotland, graduating with an MA in philosophy. He has since worked as a newspaper reporter, in banking, economic development, public relations and publishing, in many different parts of the world. His first book, The Curious Case of the Imaginary Tourist, a quirky collection of short stories, was published by Struik Publishing in 2006. He currently divides his time between writing and running his own small business in Cape Town, where he lives with his wife and two children. more

Praise

"A truly enjoyable book." -- Dries Brunt, The Citizen newspaper, Johannesburg "Delightful." -- Samantha Bartlett, The Cape Times newspaper

"Muirhead's book is a must" -- Caroline Munro, SA Times newspaper, London