Fly on the Wall Press acquires John Ironmonger's life-affirming novel: The Angel of St Piran
- Isabelle Kenyon
- Nov 7, 2025
- 2 min read
Fly on the Wall Press is thrilled to announce the acquisition of The Angel of St Piran, a powerful contemporary cli-fi from award-winning novelist John Ironmonger, acclaimed for The Whale at the End of the World and The Wager and the Bear.
English language rights in the UK and Commonwealth excluding Canada were acquired by Managing Director Isabelle Kenyon from the North Literary Agency, Lina Langlee.
Set between the fictional Cornish town of St Piran — a place beloved by Ironmonger's readers — and the jungles of Tanzania, The Angel of St Piran is a sweeping, heart-filled adventure that confronts humanity’s relationship with the natural world.
When five wealthy trophy hunters descend upon a remote African forest in search of chimpanzee trophies, they overlook Angel Restorick, a passionate young researcher who has learned to communicate with the apes she studies. As the hunters close in, Angel must use her unique bond with the chimps to outwit the human predators. From Cornwall to Africa and back, this powerful novel explores conservation, connection, and courage against exploitation.
For fans of West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, The Angel of St Piran offers a page-turning meditation on empathy, community, and survival
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Praise for John Ironmonger's previous works
“This book achieves what should be impossible: a heartwarming dystopia.” — Elle UK
“Nuanced, compassionate and funny, this tale of love and revenge is one of my favourite books of the year.” — Carys Bray
“Suffused with warmth and charm. This is what good storytellers do in the face of the climate crisis: choreograph a dance between the global and the human.” — Shelley Harris
“A novel full of warmth, wit and wisdom.” — Essie Fox, author of The Fascination
About the Author
John Ironmonger is the author of several acclaimed novels, including The Whale at the End of the World and The Wager and the Bear. His work has been translated into multiple languages and praised worldwide for its warmth, wit, and humane storytelling.
About Fly on the Wall Press
Fly on the Wall Press is an award-winning, socially conscious publisher based in Manchester, UK. The press publishes political, accessible, and internationally minded fiction and poetry, committed to championing urgent stories for change.
The Angel of St Piran will be published by Fly on the Wall Press on the 1st of September 2025 (9781915789556, Hardback)
For further information, review copies, or interview requests, please contact:
Isabelle Kenyon
Managing Director, Fly on the Wall Press
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