Plots, secret assignations and emotional turmoil give the book dramatic intensity; the period setting which has been beautifully researched adds the vibrancy and colour to a well-crafted historical novel
Eithne Farry, Daily Mail
This biographical romance does what every good historical novel should. It entertains with a full range of ribbons and lace debauchery, and serves as a refresher course in history
Independent
Clare Colvin uses great imaginative skill to recreate and illuminate a historical epoch
Michael Arditti, Daily Express
Plots, secret assignations and emotional turmoil give the book dramatic intensity; the period setting which has been beautifully researched adds the vibrancy and colour to a well-crafted historical novel
Eithne Farry, Daily Mail
This biographical romance does what every good historical novel should. It entertains with a full range of ribbons and lace debauchery, and serves as a refresher course in history
Independent
Clare Colvin uses great imaginative skill to recreate and illuminate a historical epoch
Michael Arditti, Daily Express
Plots, secret assignations and emotional turmoil give the book dramatic intensity; the period setting which has been beautifully researched adds the vibrancy and colour to a well-crafted historical novel
Eithne Farry, Daily Mail
This biographical romance does what every good historical novel should. It entertains with a full range of ribbons and lace debauchery, and serves as a refresher course in history
Independent
Clare Colvin uses great imaginative skill to recreate and illuminate a historical epoch