The Trouble with Alice
On sale
19th April 2011
Price: £12.99
The Trouble with Alice is a beautifully written tale of two people thrown in at the emotional deep end, struggling to find a way back in the aftermath of tragedy. With poignancy and humour, and a keen understanding of human frailty, Olivia Glazebrook unwinds the conventions of a love story. She speaks of compassion and renewal.
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Reviews
A wise, humorous and humane first novel about the nature of real love.
Written with an assured fluency and lyricism, this is a highly accomplished, perfectly paced debut. It is graced with credible characters and the author shows a perceptive understanding of human emotion.
Olivia Glazebrook is a talented, witty writer with a sharp eye for social observation. I loved her descriptions of five-star hotels and trendy London types.
A wise and compelling story from a bold, unflinching new writer.
This is a highly accomplished, perfectly paced debut."
Gillies writes magnificently on everything she touches.