One of our best and most captivating novelists[Godden has] a genius for storytelling - Evening StandardHer craftsmanship is always sure; her understanding of character is compassionate and profound; her prose is pure, delicate, and gently witty - New York TimesAll [Godden's novels] have one important thing in common: They are beautifully and simply wrought by a woman of depth and sensitivity - Los Angeles TimesGodden has never been out of print - Irish TimesA beautiful and sensitive work of fiction . . . Rumer Godden's unique quality as a creative writer is evidenced once again, along with her rare ability to fathom the intricacies of the child personality . . . There is only delight in the reading experience - Kirkus Reviews