The Madonna of Bolton

Zusatztext

Charlie Matthews's love story begins in a pebble-dashed house in suburban Bolton, at a time when most little boys want to grow up to be Michael Jackson, and girls want to be Princess Diana. Remembering the Green Cross Code and getting out of football are the most important things in his life, until... On his ninth birthday, Auntie Jan gives him a gift that will last a lifetime: a seven-inch single called 'Lucky Star'. He discovers Madonna ¿ and falls in love. Casting the pop icon in the role of his spirit guide, Charlie draws on Madonna's audacity and ambition to help him find the courage to overcome his own obstacles and become a success in life. His obsession sees him through some tough times, but in order to be truly happy, he'll need to find his own inner strength...

Autorenportrait

Born in Bury and raised in Bolton, Matt Cain was Channel 4's first culture editor and the editor of Attitude magazine. He has written widely for the national press and has appeared on BBC Breakfast, Lorraine, Good Morning Britain, Today, Front Row and Woman's Hour. He is an ambassador for Manchester Pride and a patron of LGBT+ History Month, in 2025 he received an MBE for service to LGBTQ+ culture. In 2021 he received an honorary doctorate from Bolton University and in 2023 he addressed the Cambridge Union.  He is the author of seven novels including The Madonna of Bolton.

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