“Historical fiction fans will be pleased.” — Publishers Weekly
"Intensely moving, compulsively readable and beautifully written. Hester is a wonderful protagonist. I thoroughly enjoyed it" — Rosie Andrews, author of the Sunday Times bestseller The Leviathan
"Gripping, heart-breaking and brilliantly told. Hester Reeves is fresh and relatable – I felt every twist and turn of her story and was rooting for her from the get-go" — Lucy Barker, author of The Other Side of Mrs. Wood.
"I loved this original and compelling tale of intrigue, quest, and retribution... one not to be missed" — Mary Chamberlain, author of The Dressmaker's War
"A gripping Gothic tale that weaves a page-turning plot together with blazing social commentary and a protagonist, Hester, who leaps off the page" — Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City
"A cracking read and a deft (and timely) unpicking of complex questions around atonement and accountability. Wildly refreshing and full of heart" — Hester Musson, author of The Beholders
"With haunting imagery, Dillsworth delivers a fast-paced story of overcoming familial treachery, racism, and social inequality.” — Booklist
