Attractive new packaging for paperback To include illustrated Reading Group Notes (text summary, author Q&A, questions for discussion, timeline and mini biographies) Perfect for fans of historical romps such as Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell - a commercial and accessible read 'Here are storytelling, showmanship and provocative book-club bait (try finding another recent novel that rivals this one for erudite talking points), all rolled into one inventive feat' New York Times 'A dazzling novel about the clash between superstition and science...This is an extravagant, expansive, erudite, energetic feast of information and adventure...I felt bound to read on as if tied to a stake myself' Sunday Telegraph

'This is a historical romp that makes most other novels bearing that description seem like a retroactive wriggle' -- Tom Cox DAILY MAIL 23.03.07 'This picaresque, idiosyncratic and erudite work is garnished with no small measure of wit' THE HERALD 'This picaresque adventure marries philosophy, science and outlandish humour' THE INDEPENDENT

James Morrow has lectured and worked in the fields of magazine publishing and television, as well as writing for children. He has written several books of science fiction but this is his first novel for the general audience.