A history-tragic-comedy all rolled into one, Rotherweird is intricate and crisp , witty and solemn : a book not unlike other books, but with special and dangerous properties . Line by line, silent and adroit, it opens a series of trap-doors in the reader's imagination - HILARY MANTEL, two-time Man Booker prize winner Baroque, Byzantine and beautiful - not to mention bold . An enthralling puzzle picture of a book - M.R. CAREY, bestselling author of The Girl With All the Gifts Compelling . the love child of Gormenghast and Hogwarts - Guardian on ROTHERWEIRDThis novel is a remarkable achievement. It's also extremely funny , in a typically British sort of way . a delightful Harry Potter for grown-ups - Sunday Independent on ROTHERWEIRD Sublime .

Call me greedy, but I'm already itching to return to Caldecott's universe - Irish Times on ROTHERWEIRD Truly, sinisterly magical . 10/10 - Starburst on ROTHERWEIRDI LOVE this book. It just did something to me. I was utterly immersed from page one . This is a novel of magnificence and detail , of science and nature - FANTASTICAL LIBRARY on ROTHERWEIRDWhat an enjoyable read! So vividly written , I could visualise every winding street and twisting chimney of Rotherweird . If you like Ben Aaronovitch , Neil Gaiman or Susanna Clarke , this book is for you!- BOOK GEEK GIRL on ROTHERWEIRD.