“Powerful and utterly convincing” - Daily Mail

“Captivating, devastating, deeply human and beautifully researched.” - Kat Deveraux

“Unsparingly honest … thoroughly researched … a wise, witty and informative guide for aspiring writers.” - Literary Review

“Leaves the reader believing in the art of perspective and the redemptive power of love.” - Daily Express

 “A real winner for any fans of Philippa Gregory, Alison Weir and their ilk.” - Waterstones Books Quarterly

Beautifully written and beautifully produced …a clever and skillfully drawn story of love, art and faith - Anna Mazzola

“A refreshingly frank, witty, eloquent memoir-cum-biography-cum-rumination” - Saga Magazine

“Electrifying” - The Independent … “Hauntingly beautiful” - Washington Post Book Review

“What an extraordinary novel! A beautifully written dual narrative, rich with atmosphere yet wearing its research so lightly“ - Gill Paul

“Witty … a fascinating journey … a masterclass in how writers have to learn to fail and fail again before they have a hope” - Mail on Sunday

 “The Mathematics of Love is that rare thing, a book that works on every conceivable level… A real achievement” - The Times

“A detailed and fascinating historical novel... a real winner for any fans of Philippa Gregory, Alison Weir and their ilk.” - Waterstones Books Quarterly