A romp of a read full of Weldon wit and wisdom, as well as sumptuous period detail

Daily Mail

Wise and witty... filled with sharp observations'

The Times

The quirky, singular writing style takes some getting used to, but this triumphs in the end with its unique characters and playfully ironic voice

The Irish Sun

A cool, sparkling, delicious book... This is one of those rare works of fiction that will make seasoned novelists gasp... while also offering the reader a breeze of a story'

The Australian

A daredevil combination of farce and satire... shades of Oscar Wilde, Evelyn Waugh, P. G. Wodehouse and John Fowles

TLS

Looking down at her cast from amused heights, Weldon punctures their pretensions and double standards with piquant observations, keeps a detached eye on the power politics of their relationships, but also caricatures them

Guardian