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After graduating from Cambridge Sandi Toksvig went into theatre as a writer and performer. Well known for her television and radio work as a presenter, writer and actor, she has written more than twenty books for children and adults. She also writes for theatre and television: her film The Man starring Stephen Fry and Zoe Wanamaker was broadcast on Sky Arts in June 2012 and her play Bully Boy starring Anthony Andrews opened the St James Theatre, London, autumn 2012. She is the new Chancellor of Portsmouth University. Sandi Toksvig lives in London and Kent.
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Teasing out untold stories of the battlefield and of gay history . . . follows in the footsteps of the likes of Sarah Waters and Pat Barker . . . Toksvig's seemingly effortless ability to entertain shines through -- Lucy Scholes * Independent * Toksvig's warm characterisation drives the narrative, especially when set against her droll yet richly detailed evocation of an unedifying period of modern history . . . Toksvig's shining creation, Valentine Grey, [is] a courageous and captivating character . . . begging for a sequel -- Lucy Beresford * Sunday Telegraph *
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- PublisherVirago Press Ltd
- ISBN 10 1844088332
- ISBN 13 9781844088331
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Reprint; First Printing. First printing of Virago paperback edition with no other printings listed, 2013. Nice tight copy, no names or marks inside. Brand new unopened book. Cover design by Sian Wilson with images courtesy of Jeff Cottenden and Shutterstock. Heavy book and priced accordingly. ; 352 pages; London 1897 and a young girl, Valentine Grey, arrives in England from India. She finds the damp and cold country insufferable, the only bright spot is her exciting cousin, Reggie. He and his lover, Frank, seek out adventure in the clandestine bars and streets of London, and are happy to include Valentine in their secret. Then comes the Boer War and Reggie's father volunteers him for service - the empire must be defended. But it won't be Reggie who dons the Volunteer Regiment's garb. Valentine takes her chance, puts on her cousin's uniform, and heads off to war. Seller Inventory # 35291
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 352 pages. 7.68x5.12x1.46 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # zk1844088332
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