A new novel from the author of "Lempriere's Dictionary, The Pope's Rhinoceros" and "In The Shape Of A Bear". Follows the life of John Sandall, in the 17th century. From fleeing with his mother from accusations of witchcraft to working in subterranean kitchens and falling for the daughter of his master, as the civil war rages, this is a rich depiction that weaves fact and myth. 'Lawrence Norfolk is just about ahead of everyone in his generation of English novelists.' "Observer"