"Irresistible... seductive... a high concept plot that keeps you riveted from the first page" Oprah Magazine "A love story that is both persuasive and tender" The Sunday Times "A moving tale. One of this year's must-reads" Stylist Magazine "An extraordinary book... as inevitable as Hardy at his most doom-laden. And as unforgettable" Guardian "It is not only the plot that it so compelling ... What makes this wonderful novel stand out is the cast of emotionally fragile characters, all of whom inspire tremendous sympathy in the reader" Daily Express
