‘Isla Dewar's novels occupy a unique and instantly recognisable world. Her characters are warm and lovably eccentric… She evokes atmosphere and place powerfully' Scotland on Sunday

‘Isla Dewar’s new novel is typically well-paced, bitter-sweet and satisfying’ Herald

‘Secrets, jokes, abortive plans, hopes and suspicions all play their part in this intricate and absorbing portrait of a year in one 'ordinary’ family’s life’ Woman & Home

'Dewar has a great knack of taking ordinary people and situations and flipping them on their heads, and her characters are engagingly eccentric and complex' Glamour

‘Strong characters, sharp dialogue and a haunting sense of place’ Eve magazine

‘An accomplished and beautifully written novel’ Real magazine

'Wry humour, beautifully evoked landscapes and skilful characterisation' The Bookseller