Mario Theodorou short films have won numerous awards internationally, with selections and nominations from Oscar and Bafta qualifying festivals. His work in drama and comedy has been recognised by the BBC’s Hotlist, as well as being selected for the BBC Drama Room in 2018 and the BBC Drama Writer’s Programme in 2019.

“Felix Grey and the Descendant” by is a historical crime story set in Edwardian London. The plot follows Felix Grey, one of the youngest Prime Ministers in history, who is thrown into a web of abductions and political turmoil. As the country faces growing unrest, Felix must navigate dark secrets and rising tensions to protect his nation.

“I’m thrilled to be partnering with Neem Tree to bring the knotty and colourful world of Felix Grey to life. It’s been a joyful labour of love developing this series over many years and I can’t wait for the first book to come out.”

The deal for all rights (excluding dramatisation) worldwide in all languages was made between Neem Tree Press’s CEO & Publisher, Archna Sharma, and the author directly.

Archna Sharma said: “Mario is a natural storyteller, and we are proud to champion his debut fiction. His impressive background in film, TV and radio brings so much potential beyond the book, and we’re incredibly excited to work together to bring it to life.”

Felix Grey and the Descendant publishes in paperback and eBook in February 2025 in the UK and Europe, and in April 2025 in the US and RoW.

MORE ABOUT THE PLOT:

“1904, three years after Queen Victoria’s passing and Edward VII’s ascension to the throne, the British economy is faltering, Captain Scott has gone to the South Pole and Felix Grey has been parachuted into Number 10 on the crest of a populist wave,” the synopsis says. “Amid staunch opposition in the Commons, Felix, the second youngest PM in history, grapples with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt until a Lord is mysteriously abducted from a London club, reigniting his sense of purpose.”

Neglecting his duties to follow the trail, Felix forms and unlikely alliance with a bumbling Oxford professor and a printer’s apprentice, leading them through the murky world of politics and London’s notorious landmarks, uncovering a plot to sow chaos before the state opening of Parliament. With more peers vanishing and a spate of factory disasters fuelling public discontent, Felix must navigate a web of treachery and danger if he is to crack the case, protect the country and preserve his role as prime minister.”

I’m getting stuck in as we speak!

LK

 

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