Author:W. Somerset Maugham

Maugham's studies of the lives and masterpieces of ten great novelists are outstanding examples of literary criticism at its finest. Afforded here are some of the formulae of greatness in the genre, as well as the flaws and heresies which enfeeble it. Written by a master of fiction, Ten Novels and Their Authors is a unique and invaluable guide.
The modern writer who has influenced me most
—— George OrwellA brilliant entertainer
—— New York TimesRollicking tale in the worlds of fashion and law. Move over, Jilly Cooper
—— Woman & HomeA terrific read. High fashion with heart. I couldn't put it down.
—— Jo ReesTaking on the gossipy tone of the very best Jilly Cooper novels and giving it a modern twist, this is a 21st century bonkbuster with attitude. If you secretly wish Dynasty had never ended and enjoy reading Lace whenever you take a sick day, this is the book for you. Pass the cocktail shaker...
—— Elle MagazineThree controversial women become entwined through money, men and power. Prepare to be swept up in their drama in seconds
—— HeatThree very different women, lashings of glamour and a story so smart and sexy you can almost hear the heavy breathing. This can only mean one thing. Jackie Collins, Tasmina Perry, Jo Rees. Ladies, meet Rupert - he'll be joining you on the gold-plated bench of bonkbuster brilliance.
—— Shari Low , Daily RecordIt is glitzy, glamorous, page-turning stuff with bite
—— Sarah BroadhurstChilling...will keep you guessing until the end
—— PsychologiesChilling psychological thriller... Fact and fiction are cleverly blurred, and the intricately plotted spins and turns will keep you guessing till the end
—— GlamourIntriguing... Real life tangles with his fantasy online world to create a heart-stopping page-turner
—— Good HousekeepingBlueeyedboy is unquestionably a masterpiece of deception and fantasy
—— Oxford TimesA dark exploration into the mind of an internet-obsessed would-be killer
—— RedCreepy psychodrama...BB's voice soon takes on the seductive cadences of her Gallic creations. Harris's triumph is to incorporate email-speak into this tale of rural nasties without frightening the horses
—— Independent






