Reviews

'This inventive, fantastical novel, which blends magical realism with historical fiction, is a memorable debut' The Times

'A dashing, magical debut....intricately plotted, and peopled with intriguing characters and cunning clockwork' Daily Mail

'Fans of eccentrically flavoured historical fiction with a touch of magic are in for a treat with this bustling Dickensian debut about a boy born with the ability to see into them inds of everyone he meets, and which spans 18th century Europe from London to Constantiniple' Metro 

'An original coming-of-age tale...enjoyable and imaginative debut' Sunday Times (Historical Fiction Book of the Month)

'Lusk is already an accomplished and award-winning short story writer, and it shows in the scope of his world-building, and the emotional depth of his characters...a novel that confidently plays with elements of magical realism and historical fantasy' The Irish Times