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A retired banker’s quiet life shatters when he’s dragged into infamy as a scandalous gigolo. In the historic city of Bath, reputations crumble under the ruthless power of AI, social media, and cyber deception.
Sharp, darkly comic, and full of unexpected twists, The Gentleman of Bath exposes the weaponization of technology and the chaos unleashed when private lives become public spectacles.
Dive into a biting satire where trust is hacked, secrets are currency, and nothing is as innocent as it seems.
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SIMON LAMOON is an English novelist and satirist who writes under the pseudonym H. H. BARD. In a long career in the IT and finance industries, he’s worked as a designer of fraud prevention and anti-money laundering systems, among other things.
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Shaun Raper –
A thoroughly enjoyable read, with a very believable plot and excellent authentic characterisation. The story reminded me of Tom Sharpe’s Blott on the Landscape in the way that the characters get drawn into an ever evolving story and how they are all entwined and have a great part to play. The satirical element is played very well without feeling the need for cheap laughs. I would highly recommend The Gentleman of Bath, and I look forward to future books from this author
Angélica Gómez Roig (verified owner) –
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The plot is exceptionally well developed, and the author’s descriptions of the characters and situations paint a vivid and realistic picture of every scene. The story gives you a really interesting look into the world of cyber criminals, but it also talks about things like home security, retirement, and relationships. I liked how the author mixes all these topics with everyday problems, which makes the book easy to relate to and gets you thinking.
One of the things that I also enjoyed is the reviews from the characters at the end of the book—they genuinely made me smile. As a Spanish speaker, I found the language easy to follow, and reading it has certainly helped me to broaden my vocabulary. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for an engaging and insightful read, and I am very much looking forward to future books from this author.
Eíbhlín Inglesby (verified owner) –
A fast paced and very funny read. The characters are very skilfully drawn in what appears to be an imaginative satire but which depicts, with considerable accuracy, the potential for ‘ reality ‘ to be manipulated by the machinations of unseen puppet masters. I loved the resolution which reorders ‘reality’ to a certain extent but leaves lots of possible openings. Can’t wait for a sequel!