Mo Foster (1944–2023)

Mo Foster's 'A Blues For Shindig' is a must read. Refreshingly original and written with an ascerbic wit, Foster's portrayal of Soho's underworld of the fifties is a joy to read and just as relevant today. The story is narrated by the feisty Shindig who seems to attract colourful characters of every ilk, be it spivs, queens or black American heroin addicts. Shindig soon finds her life going into freefall but the writing is always upbeat and edgy. Shindig will always come up smelling of - well, Guinness, more than likely… (mais)