“ A feast of a novel … This book is very much a hit ”
John Sutherland, The Times
“ Louis de Bernieres is in the direct line that runs through Dickens and Evelyn Waugh... he has only to look into his world, one senses, for it to rush into reality, colours and touch and taste ”
Evening Standard
“ This, [De Bernieres]’ eighth novel, proves that he can and is still producing Good Things ”
Fiona Wilson, The Times
“ A richly rewarding read ”
Vanessa Berridge, Daily Express
“ De Bernieres is an astute observer of the human heart, and his account of an idealistic young woman learning to live in the real world is beautifully observed ”
Mail on Sunday
“ It’s a book in which readers will happily immerse themselves, and one which will surely and deservedly be a bestseller ”
Allan Massie, Scotsman
“ Rhapsodic, wistful and with more than a touch of whimsy… It’s pure escapism of the very highest quality ”
Jeffrey Taylor, 4 stars, Sunday Express
“ [A] charming and quietly moving tale ”
Christian House, 4 stars, Sunday Telegraph
“ Another epic novel of love and loss ”
Woman and Home
“ Moving ”
Bert Wright, Nudge
“ The comparisons with his Captain Corelli’s Mandolin are happily justified ”
Micyael Conagyan, Belfast Telegraph Morning
“ Magnificent and moving ”
MrsD-Daily
“ Magnificent and moving. ”
BabyBarista
“ This is a novel suffused with warmth and humour as it follows the threads of love and family ties. It is a pleasure to follow these characters through the tumultuous times in which they live… a well-told and engrossing story, bringing back to life a generation who are slipping from our collective memory. ”
Kate Slotover, Riddle
Paperback
9780099597834
May 16, 2016
Vintage
528 pages
EBook
9781473511408
July 2, 2015
Vintage Digital
528 pages
