Mervyn Ambrose has finally landed the role of a lifetime. The only problem is, he's running out of time to play it.
At eighty-eight, after decades of playing "Man in Background" and "Third Tree from the Left," Mervyn has become an overnight sensation as the nation's favourite TV butler. He has the fame, the silver tray, and the perfect stoic expression. He also has terminal cancer.
Deciding that a dignified exit is the only way to keep the critics happy, Mervyn plans a quiet final curtain call. But he's about to find out that when you've spent a lifetime in the theatre, your friends—and your fate—rarely stick to the script.
A hilariously dark and heart-stitching look at the messy business of saying goodbye. Perfect for fans of A Man Called Ove , The 100-Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared, and Nick Spalding's Grave Talk.