A glorious roustabout of a tale, full of yummy set pieces and terrific adventures, unbelievable in a most satisfying way. The language is rip-roaring or glides like a seagull, as needed. And the thrilling denouement is romantic as heck. -- Kirkus Review: Starred 'a rollicking read. Road adventure, sea voyage and treasure hunt in one.' -- Irish Times 20040410 A hilarious romp. -- The Bookseller 20040101 On recent evidence, pirate stories look like being the next big thing. If so, may they all be as much fun as this one, by the Cat's Elbows! -- Jan Mark, The Guardian 20040501 '... a wonderfully rumbustious fantasy that is as clever as it is entertaining.' -- The Independent 20040402 Tanith Lee restores one's faith in fiction as the expression of imagination and original thought. -- The Guardian 20040402 'Swashbuckling for the over-10s' -- The Daily Telegraph 20041204 'A twisting, exciting and daring adventure' -- Newcastle Upon Tyne Evening Chronicle 20041204

Tanith Lee is an award-winning, highly-rated fantasy writer here and in the United States (adult books in Headline: EVA FAIRDEATH; WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT). With 17 children's books, 43 adult novels, 8 short story collections and several awards to her name, she also writes for radio and television. Her book LAW OF THE WOLF TOWER was shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Book Award.