This is a story about people coming together and looking out for each other. No person is an island, including Wilf Kelly, its hero. Many neighbours help him out on the quiet. Also on the quiet, Wilf tames a wild fox and goes on a voyage of self-discovery. Normally little happens in these mixed streets of families, retirees, podcasters and gossips. A little group creates a community garden. An ageing journalist writes nature columns. A left-wing Scotsman longs for the glory days when he interviewed Castro. A professor plans a book clearance. Supine Mario takes far too many drugs. When Wilf is accused of an awful crime, he becomes the target of a police and media firestorm. It’s a drama that galvanises not just the community but people from all around London.
A superbly written debut novel with a big heart, that will make you laugh, cry and remind you of the power of community spirit.
‘Enter the World of Wilf Kelly – moving, heartbreaking and full of love – highly recommended.’ Waterstones Review
‘The Fox of Kensal Green – Wonderful.’ William Walsh, author of Haircuts for the Dead
Sales
- Salt Publishing UK & Comm ex Can (January 2026)
- W F Howes Audio World English
- Automatica Editorial Spain and Latin America