"A beautifully constructed, beautifully modulated and balanced story. To say that this is a haunting book seems a cliche, but it is true." - Pamela Hansford Johnson
" T]he writing is taut and precise, generating a sustained emotional tension . . . . a book of distinctive quality." - "The Guardian"
"Characters and situations are delineated with fine simplicity and economy, but also with telling vividness. Francis King commands a noteworthy talent; he is one of a number of contemporary British novelists who deserve the best attention here." "N.Y. Herald Tribune Book Review"
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