''An army of bitchy, backstabbing, rivalrous literary greats inhabit this energetic history... Loxley''s voice is energetic and enthused'' The Times
''I enjoyed being transported, through Loxley''s vignettes, to various corners of London...Loxley''s first chapter, on Isherwood, [is] one of the most engaging I''ve read...a measured and thoughtful debut'' Daisy Dunn, The Literary Review
''Will Loxley has a deft touch, wit, and a panoramic eye which would have pleased Cyril Connolly himself.'' John Sutherland, author of Monica Jones, Philip Larkin and Me
''A marvelous tour d''Horizon, written with energy and an eye for the spot-on detail, and creating a rich picture of culture, art, work, friendship and love in a London going through extraordinary times.'' Sarah Bakewell, author of At the Existentialist Cafe
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