Our Noble Selves by Kate Atkinson review – quirky postwar nostalgia from the Life After Life author The Festival of Britain, that grand experiment in postwar nostalgia, has long been a subject of fascination for writers and historians.
Kate Atkinson's latest novel, Our Noble Selves, brings this intriguing chapter in British history to life through its protagonist, Harry Flynn – a war weary journalist who becomes entangled in mysteries.
Atkinson weaves her tale around the festival's celebration of national creativity and grit, exposing the cracks beneath the surface.