Esio Trot Dutton The London Paper Dreaming of

The London Paper Dreaming of joining the brotherhood of Acapulcan cliff-divers

Upon the sands of the arena

Yashim finds himself in a race against time to uncover the startling truth behind a shadowy secret society dedicated to the revival of the Byzantine Empire

Susan ran their childless home with care

and the chemistry between her characters is swoon worthy' ELIZABETH LIM

Esio Trot Dutton The London Paper Dreaming ofMr Hoppy, a retired bachelor, harbours a secret passion for the attractive widow Mrs Silver. Unfortunately she lavishes all her affection on another . . . Alfie, her pet tortoise. Mr Hoppy's wildly ingenious plot to defeat his rival and win the love of his lady will delight and amaze, involving as it does a cryptic riddle and no fewer than 140 tortoises, large and small. This is, quite simply, a masterpiece. Illustrated throughout by the inimitable