Kirstan Hawkins

Praise for Dona Nicanora's Hat Shop

I absolutely loved it - the sense of place was so strong, the characters so delicious and the sense of fun perfect for countering these gloomy times. I hope it does really well... It took me back to the pleas ...

Mavis Cheek

Comic delight ... A quirky, bewitching novel brimming with great characters.

Woman & Home

This is a charming, humorous and quirky tale about love, politics and the importance of holding on to your dreams. A delightful debut that will beguile fans of Captain Corelli's Mandolin and Chocolat.

Waterstone’s Book Quarterly

I absolutely loved it - the sense of place was so strong, the characters so delicious and the sense of fun perfect for countering these gloomy times. I hope it does really well... It took me back to the pleas ...

Mavis Cheek

Comic delight ... A quirky, bewitching novel brimming with great characters.

Woman & Home

This is a charming, humorous and quirky tale about love, politics and the importance of holding on to your dreams. A delightful debut that will beguile fans of Captain Corelli's Mandolin and Chocolat.

Waterstone’s Book Quarterly

I absolutely loved it - the sense of place was so strong, the characters so delicious and the sense of fun perfect for countering these gloomy times. I hope it does really well... It took me back to the pleas ...

Mavis Cheek

Comic delight ... A quirky, bewitching novel brimming with great characters.

Woman & Home

This is a charming, humorous and quirky tale about love, politics and the importance of holding on to your dreams. A delightful debut that will beguile fans of Captain Corelli's Mandolin and Chocolat.

Waterstone’s Book Quarterly