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'Victor Grayson was a socialist firebrand and trailblazer. The leftist equivalent of a spectacular firework, he blazed gloriously, but briefly, before falling to earth - and from grace. This is a gripping account of his spectacular political rise, challenge to the cosy Labour establishment, bizarre ideological volte-face and sudden, never solved, disappearance' -- Peter Tatchell, human rights defender 'Wonderful' -- Jeremy Corbyn, former leader of the Labour party 'Remarkable ... cuts through the mystery and fabrication that has surrounded Grayson's tumultuous life and brings us a step closer to the true story of one of the most renowned socialist politicians of his generation' -- Dan Carden MP 'Casts a new light on its fascinating subject' -- Dr Kevin Hickson, Senior Lecturer in British Politics, University of Liverpool 'A fresh and lively portrait of Victor Grayson built on sound research and archival discoveries' -- David Clark (Lord Clark of Windermere), former Colne Valley MP and author of 'Victor Grayson: The Man and the Mystery' (Quartet, 2016) 'From his stunning victory in the Colne Valley by-election of 1907 to his stirring oratory and mysterious disappearance, Victor Grayson has continued to be a source of fascination. In this well-written new study, Harry Taylor not only illuminates Grayson's political career, he also illustrates its significance in the rise of the Labour Party' -- Nick Thomas Symonds MP 'A cracking read. If you like your politics and your history in primary colours, Harry Taylor's story of Victor Grayson fits the bill' -- Chris Bryant MP 'A thorough, wonderfully-written examination of a hugely intriguing and complex figure who vanished so quickly after a brief yet incendiary political career' -- Maxine Peake, actor

'Victor Grayson was a socialist firebrand and trailblazer. The leftist equivalent of a spectacular firework, he blazed gloriously, but briefly, before falling to earth - and from grace. This is a gripping account of his spectacular political rise, challenge to the cosy Labour establishment, bizarre ideological volte-face and sudden, never solved, disappearance' -- Peter Tatchell, human rights defender 'Wonderful' -- Jeremy Corbyn, former leader of the Labour party 'Remarkable ... cuts through the mystery and fabrication that has surrounded Grayson's tumultuous life and brings us a step closer to the true story of one of the most renowned socialist politicians of his generation' -- Dan Carden MP 'Casts a new light on its fascinating subject' -- Dr Kevin Hickson, Senior Lecturer in British Politics, University of Liverpool 'A fresh and lively portrait of Victor Grayson built on sound research and archival discoveries' -- David Clark (Lord Clark of Windermere), former Colne Valley MP and author of 'Victor Grayson: The Man and the Mystery' (Quartet, 2016)

'Victor Grayson was a socialist firebrand and trailblazer. The leftist equivalent of a spectacular firework, he blazed gloriously, but briefly, before falling to earth - and from grace. This is a gripping account of his spectacular political rise, challenge to the cosy Labour establishment, bizarre ideological volte-face and sudden, never solved, disappearance' -- Peter Tatchell, human rights defender 'Wonderful' -- Jeremy Corbyn, former leader of the Labour party 'Remarkable ... cuts through the mystery and fabrication that has surrounded Grayson's tumultuous life and brings us a step closer to the true story of one of the most renowned socialist politicians of his generation' -- Dan Carden MP 'Casts a new light on its fascinating subject' -- Dr Kevin Hickson, Senior Lecturer in British Politics, University of Liverpool 'A fresh and lively portrait of Victor Grayson built on sound research and archival discoveries' -- David Clark (Lord Clark of Windermere), former Colne Valley MP and author of 'Victor Grayson: The Man and the Mystery' (Quartet, 2016) 'From his stunning victory in the Colne Valley by-election of 1907 to his stirring oratory and mysterious disappearance, Victor Grayson has continued to be a source of fascination. In this well-written new study, Harry Taylor not only illuminates Grayson's political career, he also illustrates its significance in the rise of the Labour Party' -- Nick Thomas Symonds MP 'A cracking read. If you like your politics and your history in primary colours, Harry Taylor's story of Victor Grayson fits the bill' -- Chris Bryant MP 'A thorough, wonderfully-written examination of a hugely intriguing and complex figure who vanished so quickly after a brief yet incendiary political career' -- Maxine Peake, actor 'The Victor Grayson story is one of the great 'who-dunnit' sagas of modern politics. It is especially poignant for socialists as he was one of the first of the breed in Parliament, full of promise which soon dissipated. Harry Taylor tells the tale with verve and insight' -- Andrew Lord Adonis 'Taylor delves into Labour's most fascinating cold case to produce a lively and compelling story of a working class hero' -- Paul Mason, author of 'How To Stop Fascism: History, Ideology, Resistance' 'Taylor gives us a superb life ... the best biography of Grayson' -- 'Bookmunch' 'Stunning ... In Harry Taylor Grayson has found an understanding, but not uncritical, champion, who wears his extensive research lightly and has now confirmed his status as one of the party's most perceptive and sympathetic chroniclers' -- 'Tides of History'

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Harry Taylor is a former Labour councillor who now works as a political director. He is the co-author of Peter Shore: Labour's Forgotten Patriot (Biteback, 2020). Jeremy Corbyn is a socialist MP, founder and director of the Peace and Justice Project. He has served for 40 years as MP for Islington North in London, was twice elected leader of the Labour Party and is a Parliamentary Member of the Council of Europe. He is a lifelong campaigner for peace, justice and human rights and has been awarded prizes for promoting peace, including the Seán MacBride Peace Prize for his sustained and powerful political work for disarmament and peace.

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