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QUADRANGULATION 
About the Book

Three years after a married oral surgeon enjoys a brief sexual interlude with his surgery assistant, his home is invaded. The family dogs are poisoned, his wife’s car is defaced, and an obscene message is painted on a wall of his house.

Quadrangulation introduces Josh Miller, a London oral surgeon, Jo-anne, his wife of 20 years, his former assistant, Belinda, and Belinda’s boyfriend and travelling companion, Craig. Years before, Josh casually invited Belinda on a scuba diving trip to Egypt and was surprised when she agreed. Although concerned that Craig might get upset, Josh proceeds on the trip with devastating consequences.

Will the lust for revenge lead to further violence? See what happens next as tensions escalate in Quadrangulation. 

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Brothers &Lovers
Commencing in Apartheid-torn South Africa in the 1950s, Brothers & Lovers is a heart rending tale of an ill-fated love affair across white sectarian lines involving Crystal an Afrikaans girl and Raymond, a Jewish boy.  The relationship is vehemently opposed by his Orthodox parents and her bullying anti-semitic father with catastrophic results.  From racist South Africa to London in the Swinging Sixties, the story follows Raymond and the bitter fraternal feud that develops between him and his brother Larry, leading to a total breakdown in relations.  When old love resurfaces unexpectedly many years later, the brothers come face to face in bizarre circumstances.  Will they, at this late stage in their lives, be able to resolve their differences?

You can buy a copy of Brothers online at www.amazon.co.uk or www.authorhouse.co.uk.  Book signings taking place on Saturday 31st August 10:30am in Waterstones, Harrow on the Hill and on Sunday 1st November 11:00am in Borders, Brent Cross.  Futher book signings and an official book launch to be announced!


Brothers and Lovers, 26 April 2010
By Nicola Sarfo (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brothers and Lovers (Paperback)
A truly outstanding book. I struggled to put the book down. The writer cleverly brings a saga of politics, romance and religion into this delightful novel full of unlimited twists and turns over a period of 50 odd years. You can never guess the next part. In every chapter you read, you will be gripped to the edge of your chair desparate to find out what will happen next and whether there will be a happy ending for everyone.

A short (so the reader does not get the feeling they are reading a history text book!) but clear insight of South African politics merge with the complications of different religions. The writer does not hide the normal 'silent' truths of such reality, instead, he tells us in black and white, exactly what the outcome can be from complicated backgrounds, in this case, an orthadox Jewish man and a young Afrikans lady with a father of severely right wing anti-Semitic views.

If Michael is planning a sequel to this book, (which I hope he is) he's going to have a hard job to match the magnificance of this one.



Larger than the average paperback, 27 Mar 2010
By Mr. Simon G. B. Lucas (London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brothers and Lovers (Paperback)
A really good read. I found it difficult to put the book down! Politics, religion, romance and many suspenseful twists and turns should make this book a best seller. The author cleverly uses historical events to help the reader remember what life was like in the fifties, sixties and seventies.

Raymond, the leading character, is both a scoundrel and a lovable person and so believable in the way he copes with family struggles and anxieties.

If Michael Davidson writes another novel, he will find it hard to improve on this first one.



Brothers and Lovers - an unforgettable read!, 18 Nov 2009
By Ms. NMA O'Leary "Nicola Anthony" (Harrow, Middlesex) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brothers and Lovers (Paperback)
I have just finished reading Brothers and Lovers and feel the need to share my views on what has been a most wonderful read - I highly recommend it! This is a book that once I started reading, I found very hard to put down! Michael Davidson writes a very honest account of growing up in 1950s South Africa, with Raymond being the central character. The story details his life as a young man, falling in love for the first time, dealing with conflicts and politics and its effects in later life. I really didn't want this gripping story to end and if you plan to read Brothers and Lovers, prepare yourself for a few twists, shocks and catastrophic events - particularly during the final chapters! When I had finished the book, I was left wanting more and my head was buzzing with so many questions. Here's hoping Michael Davidson will write a sequel!



Brothers and Lovers, 8 Nov 2009
By C. Bray - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brothers and Lovers (Paperback)
Books about sex and politics have always sold well, and there is no reason why this book should be any different.

The politics concerns Apartheid in South Africa and its effect on various members of a middle class Jewish family. The sex centers on the hero, a virile South African stud, as he grows up in South Africa and moves in later chapters to England. The author has cleverly introduced each chapter by setting out the world events, both political and cultural, that cover the period contained in this riviting story.

The book is well written. However, I have a small quibble with one of the early chapters where the author uses phonetic spelling when quoting the South African vanacular, which I found slowed down my reading. Don't let this put you off. It is worth the effort, as the rest of the book is a pleasure to read.

I understand this is the author's first book and I look forward to his next.



A Great Read!, 7 Nov 2009
By A. Nagle "Booklover" (London,UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brothers and Lovers (Paperback)
Loved this book. It has believable characters, pacy dialogue and the perfect mix of low and high emotional moments. 'Brothers and Lovers' personalises the brutal truths of apartheid without ever being preachy. Looking forward to a sequel !

BROTHERS AND LOVERS READERS COMMENTS
‘Michael Davidson’s novel is a stirring testament to the determination of the human spirit and the complexities and motivations that lie within the fabric of our relationships.... a searing and unpredictable climax in the early years of the 21st Century.’ M.Katz Port Elizabeth Jewish Chronicle December 2009
‘Brothers and Lovers explores the little-addressed topic of white-on-white sectarianism in apartheid- gripped South Africa ‘ Ian Proctor Harrow Observer December 2009
‘ emotional story of ill-fated love in South Africa under apartheid’Simon Yaffe Manchester Jewish Telegraph December 2009
‘Richly drawn, historically true and hugely involving, delves into dark and desperate lives of those living during the apartheid years in South Africa, even those who managed to escape its thrall. Should the author become known as “The Portnoy of Port Elizabeth?”Saul Issroff London 8th October 2009

Found the book fascinating! A journey which took me back to my own youth - I think this could make a marvellous movie -Charlize Theron as Crystal??????Leah Levin Los Angeles 8th October2009
Greetings from spain Just finished the book...pretty bleddy good for a jood boy. well done.. was a bit upset with the ending. Dont want to lose you too soon.!!!!Mike S Rosenberg Spain 10th October 2009
Hi Mike, enjoying your book very much. a great achievement. Congratulations. I like the political stuff too! Dr Henry Goldin Birmingham 14th October 2009
I enjoyed the book immensely brings back memories of our upbringing in Cape Town where we all went through similar experiencesHerschel Gelbart Florida 15th October 2009
I am loving the book!!!!!!!! Lorna Berlin Israel 16th October 2009
enjoying book more and more are you raymond???? Herschel and Pam 18th October 2009
just finished your book and wanted to say how much i enjoyed it-you covered all the bases mate from growing up in typical safrican jewish roots you covered mixing of the races and religions well and love stories were great i enjoyed the whole thing very much [got half a hard-on mate !! ] you did good michael i look forward to reading your next novel Herschel and Pam USA 20th October 2009

Do you think I'm too old for Crystal? Enjoying read.Philip Kurland London 22nd October 2009
I bought your book from Amazon and read it yesterday – it kept me up till 3 in the morning. growing up in Pretoria had a similar feel although details were different. I could also empathize with leaving one’s parents and the feel of Africa for a wider world, then finding one’s way in the world with South Africa slowly receding in one’s experience and consciousness.A יישר כוח on your book.
Kenny Preiss-Emeritus Professor Ben Gurion University of the Negev Beer Sheva 84105, Israel

Dear “Ray,”molte Bene!Quite something publishing a book.Shit were you that 'randy'?Was it that easy?.Enjoyable and certainly evokes memories long thought hidden or lost.Anyway well done Mike.Ellis Henen Cape Town 26th October 2009

brothers and Lovers, 27 Oct 2009
By Dr. S. Issroff (London UK) - See all my reviews

Michael J Davidson's story of a doomed love affair in a small South African city in the 1950's is an engaging read.
The relationship between the teenage Crystal (Afrikaans) and her Jewish boyfriend Raymond is bitterly opposed by her right wing anti-Semitic father. Also his orthodox parents forbid continued liaison . Family conflicts and sibling rivalry abound! There is pathos as the death of his younger brother from a brain tumour is described with deep emotions One of the funniest episodes is on the liner up the east coast of Africa where he is willingly seduced by an older woman, whose fiancé joins the boat at the next port.
The ribald humour moves well, often with a fast flowing dialogue.
many complexities and twists to this novel, an excellent portrayal of life in a white middle class environment in the Apartheid era.
I thoroughly recommend it as a very good read and look forward to sequels from the `Portnoy of Port Elizabeth!'



Brothers and Lovers, 27 April 2010
By David Stroud (Harrow, Middx) -
a historical novel, tracing fortunes of a Jewish family over more than 50 years. an authentic account of the political and cultural problems of South Africa, quite educational. The details of everyday life are fascinating.
ideological clashes within the family and sibling rivalry. In the tradition of Romeo and Juliet and Westside Story, the Jewish protagonist and an Afrikaans girl fall in love, attracting the wrath of their respective families.
an action-packed page-turner, the characters are well-drawn and believable. The intimate physical scenes, are very well written. You effortlessly hear the South African and Jewish accent.
The novel ends in a surprising, unconventional way.





Brothers and Lovers, 26 April 2010
By Nicola Sarfo (UK) - See all my reviews

A truly outstanding book. I struggled to put the book down. a saga of politics, romance and religion into this delightful novel full of unlimited twists and turns over a period of 50 odd years. You can never guess the next part. In every chapter you read, you will be gripped to the edge of your chair desperate to find out what will happen next and whether there will be a happy ending for everyone.A short clear insight of South African politics merge with the complications of different religions. The writer tells us in black and white, exactly what the outcome can be from complicated backgrounds, in this case, an orthodox Jewish man and a young Afrikaans woman with a father of extreme right wing anti-Semitic views. If Michael is planning a sequel to this book, (which I hope he is) he's going to have a hard job to match the magnificence of this one.



, 27 Mar 2010
By Mr. Simon G. B. Lucas (London United Kingdom) -

Brothers and Lovers (Paperback)
A really good read. I found it difficult to put the book down! Politics, religion, romance and many suspenseful twists and turns should make this book a best seller. The author cleverly uses historical events to help the reader remember what life was like in the fifties, sixties and seventies. Raymond, the leading character, is both a scoundrel and a lovable person and so believable in the way he copes with family struggles and anxieties. If Michael Davidson writes another novel, he will find it hard to improve on this first one.



Brothers and Lovers - an unforgettable read!, 18 Nov 2009
By Ms. NMA O'Leary "Nicola Anthony" (Harrow, Middlesex) -

I have just finished reading Brothers and Lovers and feel the need to share my views on what has been a most wonderful read - I highly recommend it! This is a book that once I started reading, I found very hard to put down! Michael Davidson writes a very honest account of growing up in 1950s South Africa, with Raymond being the central character. The story details his life as a young man, falling in love for the first time, dealing with conflicts and politics and its effects in later life. I really didn't want this gripping story to end and if you plan to read Brothers and Lovers, prepare yourself for a few twists, shocks and catastrophic events - particularly during the final chapters! When I had finished the book, I was left wanting more and my head was buzzing with so many questions. Here's hoping Michael Davidson will write a sequel!



Brothers and Lovers, 8 Nov 2009
By C. Bray -
The politics concerns Apartheid in South Africa and its effect on various members of a middle class Jewish family. The author has cleverly introduced each chapter by setting out the world events, both political and cultural, that cover the period contained in this riveting story.The book is well written. the book is a pleasure to read.
I understand this is the author's first book and I look forward to his next.





A Great Read!, 7 Nov 2009
By A. Nagle "Booklover" (London,U -

Loved this book. believable characters, pacy dialogue and the perfect mix of low and high emotional moments. 'Brothers and Lovers' personalises the brutal truths of apartheid without ever being preachy. Looking forward to a sequel !

just finished "brothers and lovers" - loved it!! to be able to write the words 'the end' is quite an achievement. to be able to write that after a jolly good read is even better. well done, mate !!! no doubt you will be faced with a barrage of "how much of it is true?", but its all fiction, innit? i will be recommending it to friends and i wish you every success! Ed Bonner London 28th October 2009
Dear Mike, I have finished the book now and I really read it straight through virtually at a single sitting. It is really a cracking good yarn. a side of South Africa that we don’t really think about – Jewish versus Afrikaans as stories in book or film tend to white and black South Africans particularly fascinating the attitudes of his parents vis a vis non-Jews.The playing down of the actual political situation worked a treat and the excellent and diverse cast of characters. The ending gobsmacked me as I wasn’t expecting a tragic ending but it felt right and from a literary point of view it tied up all loose ends and in a way, you had planted the seeds at the beginning as one feels an imminent sense of something bad due to happen right the way through.You really captured the feel and the taste of South Africa and it seemed as if I were watching a movie actually. The music of the spoken language has, of course, such a different rhythm to British English.Starting, and finishing a novel in itself is a grand achievement, so very well done, Mike! Irene Levin London 9th November 2009
I have just finished reading Brothers and Lovers which I must say has truly been a wonderful book. its a book that once I started reading, I found very hard to put down! . That's what I loved about your book Mike, the fact that it ended the way it did and left me wanting more. you now have another fan!! Best wishes and congratulations on such a huge success. Nicky Anthony Harrow London 13th November 2009
To say that I simply “enjoyed your book” would be an understatement. Mike, I thoroughly enjoyed your novel. Your characters came alive for me and your story line coupled with the political events of the time evoked a great number of happy and sad memories. And throughout the novel the Mike Davidson sense of humour added to the enjoyment.Derek Baker London 19th November 2009
Good morning, I am 90 pages in and absolutely loving it!! I am very impressed by your style of writing......How much of it is true? Is it just the basic outline or did you really "make out" on a coloureds only beach????
Tracy Capal Manchester 19th November 2009
Harry Friedman's sister here in Israel lent me "Brothers and Lovers" written by you. I just want to tell you that I really enjoyed the book. The characters were interesting as was your writing style. I had to keep reading as I needed to know how you were going to resolve the story. I'd forgotten the beginning and when I looked at the book again I reread the beginning and then the penny dropped. Very clever.Bess and Eddy Hoffman Tel Aviv Israel 19th December 2009

I found your magnus opus entertaining and easy to read. I learned a lot more of South Africa and of Jewish ceremonies. (A Jewish funeral I attended a few years ago was most confusing to me, but no longer as you describe it so well.) I wonder to what extent the remainder is an autobiography of an enjoyable and eventful youth - or just wishful thinking? I trust you will not suffer the ending!!! Congratulations, well done! Dr.Eric Hunt Wimbledon London 23rd December 2009
a great achievement. a lot of truth and a lot of pain.I enjoyed it more so because I was part of that era it held many special moments for us. Ellis Henen Cape Town South Africa 17th January 2010

I have just finished Brothers and Lovers. Congratulations!I really enjoyed it,a good story with a real twist at the end . Once started I found it hard to put down .Raymond,s South African teenage life was in a lot of ways very similar to NZ in the late fifties and sixties but so different in many others. We were very lucky in NZ not to have had the racist problems of the Dutch English and Jews not to mention Apartheid . I am amazed Sth Africa has done as well as it has with all these problems.
Any way I realize so much of Raymond is you .Your warmth, empathy and humour {I had some laugh out loud moments] plus the strong Jewish importance of family shows throughout the book.Tell Laoise I loved the cover very stylish and symbolic.
Dawn M wilson Auckland New Zealand 19th February, 2010
Daniel, Please tell Mike I am really enjoying his book!
Many thanks again
Love Sooozee
From Daniel Glinert on behalf of mother-in-law Soooozeee Gundel 26th February 2010
I returned from S.A last week and read the book while I was there. It certainly brought back many memories and all the more poignant for being in the area.It must have been painful for you, or perhaps cathartic? The characters of our parent’s generation are exactly as I perceived them. It was a good read. Well done.Phyllis Rapp Hampstead London 18th March 2010


it took tremendous courage to write it in the first person because obviously every reader who knows you is going to try and identify real-life characters from the fictional characters you have created.The other point was how funny the book is, despite some heavy drama.I love your writing style, and while I was reading the book, it was as if I had been sucked into the family in the book. When I closed the book after reading the last page, I felt very sad - almost as if I had lost part of my own family. Mike, I wish you and your book the greatest success, which you richly deserve.
Dr Fred Sanders Sea Point Cape Town South Africa 19th March 2010
Such a riveting and moving book. Your book took me by complete surprise, I didn't think I would enjoy it as much as I did. There storyline kept me in suspense, and i just wanted to read, read and read. I struggled to put the book down. Wherever I went, the book followed. Every 5 minutes I had, I would whip the book out. It even had me reading in my lunch hour at work when usually I work through it. (This shows how, being a full time worker and mother, I managed to read the book in exactly 7 days). loved the way you had entwined the story line to bring the reader some insight of South Africa history, the reality of mix of family races/casts/religions, the feuds which are so realistic but normally hidden, the undying love relationship, family respects, and foremost, they way you managed to carry the story line to relate the 50 odd year span. Truly outstanding.I was able to relate to many parts of the story due to my own personal experiences. Although I am Chinese, I am married to an African man. Being part of a mixed married, it certainly brings a lot of challenges as well as a wealth of traditions and ways of life to explore and learn. Also, as mentioned to you, I had a colleague who has just returned to PE after spending 7 years working in UK. He relayed so many stories of South Africa. Our boss is a Jewish man, and only last year, I organised this Jewish Wedding (which took place in Canada). In whole, I loved the book. If you have a sequel, it's going to be difficult to match this one.Congratulations and I wish you every success in your furture endeavours. (I hope it does make a movie!!). Nicola Sarfo Harrow 26th April 2010
PS I said to my husband this morning that I am sad that my book was finished.... the train journey into London was less appealing without a good book! I've put my comments on amazon!
I am sending this as we are in a fog storm in an extremely quiet Tignes.
After a lovely last week skiing all has suddenly changed.I have finished reading the book and found it a very pleasant easy reading saga.
I especially enjoyed the touches on Tignes! My beloved Tignes.
I was very stilled as it finished with the memorable avalanche in the vanoise valley. I have met the remaining surviving doctor from the true avalanche episode.Jane Butler Tignes France 2nd May 2010

I've just finished it - couldn't put it down, thought it was brilliant and would recommend to anyone. A very sad ending though! Was also refreshing to read a romance novel not set in America - I found all the bits of historical facts very interesting.Ilana Vine London 22nd May 2010

Oh my goodness - so I picked up the book again to finish it - the first time I had to abandon it because Dash was in hospital. Well well well mr milland I am extremely impressed! And the ending is shocking! I haven't read such a page turner in a long time. Bravo!
Melissa Harris Los Angeles 18th June 2010
I started reading the book and could not put it down.I loved it. It reminded me so much of my past and all the people you used as your subjects from your stuttering friend , your maid Euphemia came to mind. It was such a flashback memory. Even the non Jewish girlfriends, boere meisies were such a big part of my sexual education. (I only loved blonde non-Jewish girls. They however did not love me as much.)I wanted to kill the anti-Semitic father when he beat you up and your girl could not go on the cruise.So I would rate it 5 out of 5. (I have hemorrhoids to prove it from sitting on the toilet. That is the best lighting in our house.) Well written, great descriptives and addictive reading. How the hell are you going to write a next book? Lewis Manne Zap productions Canada 27th June 2010
We met at Waterstones Finchley Rd on 08/05 and you kindly signed my book.
as soon as I started it I couldn't put it down!I am sure you got a successful career as a novelist ahead of you. I have just finished to read your novel and it was wonderful!
Anna Garau Hampstead London 28th June 2010
I met you at Waterstones 02 and you signed my book. Well, I truly loved the book!It was brilliant! Such a heartfelt account of your pure and innocent love for Crystal webber...the troubles in South Africa and the way you built your life and family in London. I’m dying to know what was true !Congratulations! Dr Zena Miscony Hampstead London 13th September 2010





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Odd Bedfellows
A collection of poems and short stories by Mike and his partner in crime Karen. Illustrations by Laoise Davidson.  Available directly from the author.  contact@mike-davidson.com

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