'A multigenerational tale with huge insight. Sweeping and compassionate - a book to sink into with joy'
Katie Fforde

'Satisfying and enjoyable... luscious and evocative'
Judith Lennox

'This epic novel transports you to an island paradise'
Woman's Own

'An exceptional first novel. I laughed aloud'
Rosmunde Pilcher

‘High spirits and a marked talent for story telling’
Sunday Telegraph

'Picking up the Pieces” is a delightful performance’
New York Times Book review

‘a fabulous book – funny, cheering and full of wisdom’
Katie Fforde