“It’s a title befitting an epic, and Preston emphatically delivers in this, his third novel but his first foray into historical fiction. That he’s a natural at it is clear… Vividly imagined and richly atmospheric, Preston’s dramatic tale propels the reader towards a tense and tragic final showdown.” Stephanie Cross, Daily Mail “Rich in period detail … Read More
Month: April 2014
In Love and War – Reviews
Daily Mail, 3rd July 2014 The Lady, 4th July 2014 Literary Review, 4th July 2014 Lovereading Blog, 5th July, 2014 The Observer, 13th July, 2014 Empty Mirror Books, 14th July, 2014 Financial Times, 18th July, 2014 GQ, 21 July, 2014 We Love This Book, 22nd July, 2014 Country Life, 23rd July 2014 The Telegraph, 23rd … Read More
In Love and War
A tale of love, heroism and resistance set against the stunning backdrop of 1930s Florence, In Love and War weaves fact and fiction to create a sweeping portrait of a city under siege. The novel is told through the eyes, letters and journals of Esmond Lowndes, who comes to Italy a lonely young man in … Read More