"Benedict, an author of both fiction and nonfiction (Sailor's Wife; Virgin or Vamp), offers distinctive cross-cultural insights as well as a cadre of satiric and fascinating characters, and the result is a story that is both touching and humorous. Highly recommended."—Library Journal "An armchair traveler's delight, Benedict's novel is an amusingly poignant look at the British abroad in the spirit of Evelyn Waugh."—Publishers Weekly | "A comedy of bad manners reminiscent of Evelyn Waugh.
"—New York Daily News "In a clear voice with perfect pitch, Benedict captures the essence of British colonialism...In sly, acerbic prose, Benedict tells this sad tale of love lost and won, of innocence betrayed, and of passion run aground on the tide of a child's desperation."—Curled Up with a Good Book |
