[A] deeply humane and acutely truthful novel
Peter Kemp, <i>Sunday Times</i>
A compelling sequel to his award-winning tour de force, THE SOLDIER'S RETURN
Frank Egerton, <i>Financial Times</i>
Full of a simple poetry that is deeply evocative . . . even better than THE SOLDIER'S RETURN
Carol Birch, <i>Independent</i>
A novel of remarkable power and grace . . . his authenticity is astounding
Roy Hattersley, <i>The Times</i>
Shot through with blazing integrity and authenticity
Val Hennessy, <i>Daily Mail</i>