A wonderful novel about desire and its consequences, set amongst the sharply-divided politics of the 1930s. A page-turner.
William Ryan, author of The Constant Soldier.
Rich in period detail and told with warmth, wit and passion. Wonderful.
Jason Hewitt, author of Dynamite Room and Devastation Road
An evocative sense of time and place. I loved it.
Claire Fuller, author of Our Endless Numbered Days and Swimming Lessons
Vibrant prose and characters. So well-drawn, and incredibly topical.
Vanessa LaFaye, author of Summertime and At First Light
Rich and multi-layered … At once heartbreaking and full of hope.
Isabel Ashdown, author of Glasshopper and Little Sister
Vivid and unforgettable … A must-read.
Ann Weisgarber, author of The Personal History of Rachel Dupree and The Promise
A twisting plot in a little-known era - I was totally absorbed.
Lissa Evans, author of Their Finest and Crooked Heart