March Hares

On his thirtieth birthday, David Mosscrop finds himself perched on Westminster Bridge, wrestling with a bleak sense of wasted years and a fleeting thought of escape. The novel opens with his stark self‑examination, a mixture of melancholy and restless curiosity, as he watches the river’s steady flow and the endless parade of London’s commuters. His inner monologue turns the bustling cityscape into a living theater, each passerby becoming a character in his mind’s impromptu drama.

From this contemplative start, Mosscrop’s observations evolve into a broader meditation on the mechanisms of urban life. He marvels at the invisible gears that keep the metropolis humming, while questioning his own role within that vast machine. The story follows his tentative resolve to abandon old habits and seek a more purposeful existence, inviting listeners to join his journey through the streets, the psyche, and the subtle humor that underlies a man’s search for meaning.