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Charles Lambert is the author of several novels, short stories, and the memoir With a Zero at its Heart, which was voted one of The Guardian readers' Ten Best Books of the Year in 2014.In 2007, he won an O. Henry Award for his short story The Scent of Cinnamon. His first novel, Little Monsters, was longlisted for the 2010 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award. His novel Prodigal was shortlisted for the Polari Prize for LGBTQ writing in 2019. Born in England, Charles Lambert has lived in central Italy since 1980.

Praise for Charles Lambert'A writer who never ceases to surprise' Jenny Offill, author of Weather'Charles Lambert could one day attain classic status' Maggie Gee'Charles Lambert is a seriously good writer' Dame Beryl Bainbridge'Compelling reading' Patricia Duncker'Charles Lambert's stories are luminous miniatures, deceptively easy to read and yet every word, every detail offers a window to a much bigger world' Sarah Salway'Rare, truthful writing.' Anne Cleeves, OBE'Charles Lambert writes as if his life depends on it.' Hannah Tinti, author of The Good Thief 'A writer full of wit and poignance.' Kirkus Reviews