Brighton in Literature

[Guy Crouchback]

From Graham Greene's Brighton Rock to Nigel Richardson's Breakfast in Brighton, Brighton has long been an inspiration for writers. Some have used Brighton as a subject for their work, others as a home from which to write from.

http://www.visitbrighton.com/plan-your-visit/eshop/literary-brighton

http://www.theguardian.com/books/2011/apr/16/ten-best-visits-brighton-literature

If you were to recommend me a book that, in your opinion, best captures the spirit of the city, what book would it be? Is there a writer that managed to do for Brighton what Larsson did for Stockholm, or Krajewski to Breslau? I'd really appreciate your recommendations.

Also, as I only started following Albion when Tomek Kuszczak was signed, I obviously lack the knowledge of club's history, so I'd be very grateful if you could recommend me a good book on this subject.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Leighgull]

Peter James and his Roy Grace ones are up there.

 

[Guy Crouchback]

Peter James and his Roy Grace ones are up there.

Just ordered Dead Simple - thanks a million for the recommendation.