Below are some comments gratefully received from some of the ‘beta readers’ who read the book prior to publication in December 2024.

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“It was exactly like that in the 1960s – people were obsessed with keeping up appearances and never expressing their true feelings.”

“I couldn’t put it down. It’s unusual to have two strong female characters navigating those times so well.”

“I was lulled into a false sense of security before realising the disaster Elizabeth was heading towards. I kept wanting to warn her but knew she would come through it.”

“It’s a very controversial subject, so avoiding the lurid detail was a wise choice. The book is about how people process that kind of stuff inside their heads.”

“I was in bits at the end. But there was lots to make you smile too.”

“There’s a lot of nonsense talked about novels being either plot-driven or character-driven. Bayeux is an extraordinary book that proves good writing can be both.”

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