“An elaborately detailed historical series, heavy with Venetian atmosphere”

“Fans of Donna Leon’s Commissario Brunetti, Michael Dibdin’s Aurelio Zen and Henry James’s The Aspern Papers will love it”

“Serious history buffs are in for a treat”

“[A] character-rich, history-drenched reading experience”

“Hewson educates and entertains in equal measure”

“Hewson writes with both power and grace, and is a true master of his craft”

“Vivid and compelling. At once a richly wrought thriller, a love story and a warning that spans decades. I was thinking about this book for days after I'd closed it”

“In The Garden of Angels, not only do we explore Hewson's characters over three generations of life-changing circumstances, but also the city of Venice, equally 'in extremis'. It awakens the senses and opens the heart”

“Full of layers, like a Russian nesting doll . . . A good read for those who love their World War II thrillers with a bit of history included. Followers of Donna Leon’s “Commissario Brunetti” mysteries may appreciate the atmosphere and the intrigue”

“Readers will be gripped and hold fast until the shocking end. Hewson’s fans will look forward to the next installment”