Author: Raffaella Barker

A sparkling comedy of rural life, high and low 'Very, very funny' Independent 'I loved it. I couldn't put it down ... Raffaella Barker is so good...

'Both lyrical and real, light and darkly full of yearnings for a profound and lifelong love' Good Housekeeping 'Barker gathers confidence and powe...

'This tremendous book about life, love and fish will confirm Raffaella Barker's reputation as one of the cleverest and freshest young British novel...

An elegant reissue of the classic novel 'Charming ... Engrossing' Sunday Times 'Beautifully poignant, insightful and grown-up' Mirror The Stone f...

One of Britains favourite chroniclers of life and the rural dream returns with a compelling story of a family divided by war 'Wonderful writer ......

A truly funny, intelligently told story that takes you deep into someone else's life 'Should be read for Barker's glittering prose ... Venetia is ...