Author:George Du Maurier,Daniel Pick

In the Latin Quarter of Paris, Trilby O'Ferrall - graceful, charming and innocent - is working as an artist's model. Her ingenuous nature makes her the perfect prey for the cruel magnetism of the demonic musician Svengali, under whose spell she falls. Using hypnotic powers Svengali shapes her into a virtuoso singer and soon she becomes Europe's most captivating soprano. But her golden voice, and even her life, will become fatally tied to him. With its thrilling plot and legendary villain, Trilby caused a sensation when it appeared in 1894, spawning songs, shoes and, most famously, the Trilby hat. Yet it is also a fascinating portrayal of its times, holding up a mirror to fin de siècle obsessions with sexuality, mesmerism and the occult.
A welcome return to this lovable character.
—— Good HousekeepingWith characters it is impossible not to care about, this is storytelling at its very best
—— Daily MailAn emotional and moving epic you won't forget in a hurry
—— Woman's WeeklyA heartwarming tale of the triumph of the human spirit
—— Woman and HomeEnchanting
—— Sunday TimesIt's easy to get absorbed in this novel...Life is not like this, but would it be such a bad thing if there were a it more magic in the world?
—— Daily TelegraphHoffman delivers one of the best plot twists I can remember
—— ObserverHoffman is a skilled and experienced writer... beautifully constructed
—— GuardianA strangely provocative, grown-up fairy fable
—— Good HousekeepingCuts deeply into the griefs and passions that shape us all and into heartbreaking secrets
—— The TimesEmotionally compelling
—— Psychologies MagazineHoffman writes as beautifully as ever
—— Marie ClaireHoffman knows that good fairytales, like people, are never simple
—— HeraldBeautifully written, mystical and intriguing, this is a story of life, death, love and second chances. Enthralling
—— Woman and Home






