“Louisa Treger’s brilliant second novel is a daring blend of romance, crime and history, and an intelligent exposé of the inherent injustice and consequences of all forms of oppression.”
―Tsitsi Dangarembga, author of Nervous Conditions
“A gripping debut about creativity, forbidden passions and what happens when you break the rules. Dorothy Richardson is a heroine for our time” ―Daisy Goodwin “An evocative, beautifully written first novel.” ―Lucinda Riley