Description
Jane Austen meets Sherlock Holmes in this thoroughly modern historical debut about a woman who just can't help breaking the rules. Perfect for fans of Sophie Irwin and India Holton.
About the Author
Hannah Dolby's first job was in the circus and she has aimed to keep life as interesting since. She trained as a journalist in Hastings and has worked in PR for many years, promoting museums, galleries, palaces, gardens and even Dolly the sheep. She completed the Curtis Brown selective three-month novel writing course, and she won runner-up in the Comedy Women in Print Awards for this novel with the prize of a place on an MA in Comedy Writing at the University of Falmouth. She currently lives in London. You can follow Hannah on Twitter @LadyDolby
Reviews
Glorious... it's funny from the start. * Daily Mail *
Delightfully quirky, joyful and original... it will help you bounce exuberantly into spring -- Adele Parks * Platinum *
A charming, humorous and glorious read * Woman's Weekly *
This debut is a joyous read - let's hope this isn't the last we hear from Violet * My Weekly *
If you loved Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, you'll love to snuggle up with this novel! * Chat *
Praise for No Life For a Lady: 'A GORGEOUS historical romcom with lashings of mystery... Joyful!' Sophie Irwin 'Charming, exhilarating, fabulously funny and so full of heart - Violet is the heroine I've been waiting for.' Daisy Buchanan 'So original and well written, I couldn't put it down... I can't remember rooting for a heroine as hard as I did for Violet.' Lucy Vine 'Delightful, original, cleverly crafted and completely addictive. Violet Hamilton is one of those characters who slips into your heart straight away and radiates joy. I loved it!' Hazel Prior 'Impeccably researched, with a slowly unfurling mystery at its heart, this witty and uplifting story belongs entirely to Violet - a lady determined to tackle life (and love!) on her own terms' Julietta Henderson 'Violet's story is moving, inspiring and very, very funny; a complete triumph' Celia Anderson 'Watch out Enola Holmes - Violet Hamilton is on the case! Pure joy and utterly charming!' Faith Hogan 'Eleanor Oliphant for historical fiction fans, with a dash of detective work and mystery thrown in. I loved everything about it.' Katie Lumsden
Book Information
ISBN 9781804544389
Author Hannah Dolby
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Aria
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC