The Heart of Henry Quantum

By Pepper Harding

A charming and quirky novel, perfect for fans of Graeme Simsion and Rachel Joyce

Henry Quantum has several thoughts going through his head at any given time, so it’s no surprise when he forgets something very important — a Christmas gift for his wife, Margaret, which he realises on the morning of December 23rd.

So Henry sets off in search of the perfect present for Margaret: a bottle of Chanel No. 5.

But much like Henry’s ever-wandering mind, his quest takes him in different and unexpected directions, including running into the former love of his life, Daisy. Meanwhile, Margaret is questioning whether she and Henry belong together after all …

The Heart of Henry Quantum is a sweet, funny, and touching debut which shows how the seemingly insignificant events of one single day can change our lives forever — perhaps, if we’re lucky, for the better.

‘Harding is a great writer who really gets under the skin of her very different protagonists, providing a fascinating portrait of two halves whose jagged edges can’t seem to fit together to make up a whole.’ The Daily Mail

‘A fascinating trip into the mind of a very intriguing man, a modern-day Walter Mitty whose thoughts and dreams are in a never-ending battle with reality. [Harding] has skilfully created a set of interesting, well-developed characters whose lives readers can relate to … The Heart of Henry Quantum is a highly entertaining read.’ Booklist

• Language: English
• Publisher: Scribe Publications
• Release date: Oct 31, 2016
• ISBN: 9781925307634

Pepper Harding

Pepper Harding is the pen name of a San Francisco writer known for an entirely different kind of literature. Born in far-away New Jersey, educated in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and finally at the University of Chicago, Pepper is a long time resident of the city, with stints in Marin, Berkeley and, currently, Sonoma County. Pepper has two kids, two cars, one spouse, and, some say, multiple personalities.