'The title, with its musical connotations, is felt through the prose, which changes key, sometimes aggressively major, sometimes sadly minor as the author struggles to come to terms with her family’s past and her own present. The narrative switches between her life and the story of theirs. The trauma of the past is lightened by the present as the father pauses his account of unspeakable horror to make tea, call someone, or go on an errand.' Book Munch reviews Major/Minor by Alba Arikha, Read the full review here today.

Alba Arikha sings and speaks about Major/Minor on Front Row. You can listen to the interview here and get your copy of the book here today.

'Whether writing about people or places, Lesley Blanch’s writing is arresting and has real life to it – her piece about Vivien Leigh is a particular favourite of mine and, as I said, the whole collection is put together with such love and respect, that it is a fantastic introduction to the work of a remarkable woman.' It Takes a Woman Blog reviews Far to Go and Many to Love by Lesley Blanch. Read the full review here.

'This is a Greek tragedy in more than one sense. If this sounds bleak at times it really is but there is something in the story and also in Welby’s writing that makes this a powerful debut set against the backdrop of Soho. A clever and brilliant debut.' The Last Word Review reviews Mother of Darkness by Venetia Welby, you can read the full review here.

Georgia de Chamberet will be speaking to Elisa Seagrave about the 1950s woman and all things Lesley Blanch at Waterstones, Gower Street on Wednesday 5th July from 6.30pm. Not to be missed! For more information, go here.

Georgia de Chamberet lists ten things she'd like readers to know about Lesley Blanch... Read the full piece here

Venetia Welby will be discussing her new title Mother of Darkness with Anna Maconie at Brick Lane Bookshop on 15th June at 7.30pm. If you want to read more about Mother of Darkness and get a copy of the book, please go here.

'This is her learning about herself, as she learns more about her father. The pacing of his revelations is astute: it gives the book its force. As does her language. It would appear that she has learned concision and precision from her godfather.' The Guardian reviews Major/Minor by Alba Arikha. Read the full review here and get your copy of the book here today.

'It’s a vivid account of a stormy adolescence and a revealing insight into being the child of a Holocaust survivor' The Herald gives a fantastic review of Major/Minor by Alba Arikha. Read the full review here and get your copy here today.