Barrington Jedidiah Walker, a seventy-four-year-old Antiguan immigrant living in Hackney since the 1960s, leads a carefully maintained double life as a devoted family man while secretly sustaining a long-standing relationship with his childhood friend Morris. Known for his sharp wit, love of Shakespeare, and impeccable retro style, Barrington's world is one of contradictions and hidden truths. This novel offers a groundbreaking portrait of Britain's older Caribbean community, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the costs of concealment across generations.
