Jeff and Frank could have had an affair or something. But there would be too much pointless chatter about the now-famous Ross leaving Frank for dead and kicking Jeff out of the group. Instead of talk, it would be much better to get down to business - like blackmailing Ross about his shady dealings - and who better to blackmail than an ex-girlfriend and a former saxophonist?

Deprived of Faith is a brutal, yet heartfelt portrait of London today day. Like his predecessors - Patrick Hamilton, Iain Sinclair and Nick Hornby - John Williams perfectly captures the modern atmosphere of London, a city where sincere faith will not lead you to any good.