The kind of writer who makes you want to nag your friends until they read him so that they share the pleasure

Davies' books will be recognized with the very best works of the twentieth century

Impudent, amused, and amusing, and sterling entertainment

One of the great modern novelists

Ingenuous, erudite and entertaining. Davies displays all the qualities of a latter-day Trollope

Extraordinary... Powerful... Sharply observant, witty and eloquent

Allende is another remarkable storyteller from a continent blessed with many such enchanters . . . Allende has an affection for her characters quite beyond politics, and an estimable ability to bring them to life

Intensely moving. Both entertaining and deeply serious

An enjoyable, solid, gothic fantasy offering

Hugely enjoyable and highly recommended.

a literal fairytale romance which keeps you gripped until the very end.

A lovely book, beautiful to look at and a captivating story. Goodman has a superb way of drawing you into her world, the magic within is subtle, enchanting enough to weave a spell over the reader without causing you to suspend belief.