The Chancer

Donnie McNamara is expected to take over the running of the family farm in rural West Ireland but, despite his father’s contempt, he dreams of becoming an actor. When a small inheritance allows him to travel to Tinseltown, he grabs it and unwittingly befriends Abe Nelson, a Hollywood star down on his luck. Will fame beckon for the hapless Irishman or will he sabotage his one big chance? Fiona Graham has written a captivating debut novel that sparkles with comic energy and observation while also managing to be achingly poignant. Driven by the beguilingly naïve Donnie and littered with a colorful collection of well-depicted and authentic characters, THE CHANCER is an engaging and entertaining treat of a read.