Publisher Review

'Intelligent and engrossing ... a sobering reminder that evil comes in many guises' Observer 'A vivid depiction of incipient madness' John Boyne, Guardian 'This is a remarkable first novel ... an extraordinary assurance and innate grasp of form and character' Herald Scotland 'An engaging and entertaining story ... It overcomes a considerable challenge by giving a convincing portrayal of a historical figure we all feel we know - and almost manages to humanise him' Spectator 'Dazzling . . . A tremendous read' Press and Journal