Description
'A glorious comedy of painting and pretensions' - Ryan O'Neill, `A laugh-out-loud contemporary satire married with a tale of vicious rivalry in the world of 18th-century royal portraiture' - Liz Trenow, `I enjoyed this beguiling book very much. The interwoven strands between 1780s and the 2010s are beautifully managed and brilliantly resolved' - Hugh Belsey
About the Author
Simon Edge was born in Chester and read philosophy at Cambridge University. He is the author of two previous novels: The Hopkins Conundrum, longlisted for the Waverton Good Read Award, and The Hurtle of Hell. He lives in Suffolk.
Reviews
`The way in which the eighteenth century is rendered in this novel is witty, observant and joyously gossipy. The characterisations are sharp and Simon Edge has the painter's eye for detail. It is paced beautifully and nothing is wasted' - NB magazine, `The more of Simon Edge you read, the more you realise that every element of his stories is hand-selected and glued to the bigger picture - it's whimsical, farce-like... scrapbooky, in the best possible way' - Buzz Magazine, `The rivalry between Thomas Gainsborough and Sir Joshua Reynolds is at the heart of this larky novel' - Saga Magazine, `It hooked me straight in from the beginning. It's brilliant' - Lesley Dolphin, BBC Radio Suffolk, 'A masterpiece!' - Books are Cool, `With sheer comedy and a lot of ambition, this short novel combines excellent writing, seemingly effortless historical research and a great understanding of people to create a really enjoyable read' - Northern Reader, `A deft and exuberant satire that is pointed whilst avoiding cruelty' - Never Imitate
Book Information
ISBN 9781785631306
Author Simon Edge
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Lightning Books
Publisher Eye Books
Weight(grams) 240g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 17mm