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, on Rotherweird Baroque, Byzantine and beautiful - not to mention bold . An enthralling puzzle picture of a book - M.R. Carey, author of the bestselling The Girl With All The Gifts, on Rotherweird 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.