Titles in This Set:. Any Human Heart. The Blue Afternoon. Trio. Details. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd. ISBN (Any Human Heart): 9780141044170. ISBN (The Blue Afternoon): 9780141046907. ISBN (Trio): 9780241295977. Age Range: Adult. Overview. This William Boyd Collection brings together three of the author's most celebrated novels in one brand-new paperback bundle. Spanning a fictional twentieth-century diary, a mystery set in 1930s Los Angeles, and a rackety film-set drama in 1968 Brighton, these novels showcase Boyd's trademark blend of wit, historical sweep and sharp characterisation. Perfect for fans of literary and historical fiction, this collection makes a superb gift for any serious book lover.. About the Books. Any Human Heart follows Logan Mountstuart across the entire twentieth century, from Oxford to Paris, wartime espionage recruited by Ian Fleming, and the 1960s New York art world, mixing with the great figures of his era while making the same very human mistakes as the rest of us. This edition features cover artwork from the acclaimed Channel 4 drama starring Kim Cattrall, Gillian Anderson, Jim Broadbent and Tom Hollander. The Blue Afternoon takes readers to 1936 Los Angeles, where architect Kay Fischer is approached by an elderly stranger claiming to be her long-lost father. Together they journey back into his past to uncover a decades-old mystery involving a missing woman and a killer's true identity. Trio is set during the turbulent summer of 1968, as the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy and riots in Paris form the backdrop to the chaotic making of a Swinging Sixties film in Brighton. A blocked writer, a producer hiding a secret, and a glamorous actress watched by the CIA all lead double lives as pressure mounts on set. Together, these novels show why William Boyd is regarded as one of Britain's finest storytellers.. Three acclaimed William Boyd novels in one brand-new paperback set. Ideal for fans of Sebastian Faulks, Nick Hornby and Hilary Mantel. Includes the TV tie-in edition of Any Human Heart. Great value gift set for lovers of historical and literary fiction. Award-winning author recognised with the Whitbread, James Tait Black and Costa prizes. Compact paperback format, easy to read and display. About the Author. William Andrew Murray Boyd CBE FRSL (born 7 March 1952 in Accra, Ghana) is a celebrated British novelist, short story writer, screenwriter and film director. He is the author of numerous acclaimed novels including A Good Man in Africa, Any Human Heart and Restless, and has written screenplays including Chaplin. His work has earned him the Whitbread First Novel Award, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize, and a Costa Book Award.. Why You'll Love This Collection. Rich characters, sweeping history and page-turning intrigue make this trio of novels endlessly rewarding. Read alone or together, these three brand-new paperbacks offer superb value and a wonderful introduction to William Boyd's celebrated work.. Please Note: Cover and edition shown reflect the current UK paperback editions supplied. ISBNs listed are for the individual UK editions included in this set.