Shabby Tiger

“Shabby Tiger” by Howard Spring is about the gritty, bohemian life in 1930s Manchester, focusing on young, rebellious artist Nick Faunt and his unconventional relationships, particularly with the forthright Anna Fitzgerald, exploring themes of art, class, love, and survival amidst a colorful cast of characters like bookie Piggie White and social climber Rachel Rosing. It details their struggles to make ends meet, Nick's artistic ambitions, and the introduction of Rachel, a key figure in the sequel to this book, ''Rachel Rosing.''