‘Portraiture, courtiers and a courtesan called Kate Joyce all play their part in Overall's debut historical novel. A treasure chest of detail, A Likeness is all about love and art.' Elle‘In terms of its visceral resonance, Sonia Overall's dazzlingly accomplished historical debut is likely to get under the skin. It's a vivid tale, part-political thriller, part-potent account of the perils of ambition and desire, but while its plot is pacy enough, it is Overall's rich language that intoxicates.’ Observer'Ripely written and unconventionally erotic … stuffed with period atmosphere and court intrigue. This is a book that wants to ravish the daylights out of you' Daily Telegraph'Overall's writing is a potent and rich brew … A Likeness is an excellent, beautifully written and very entertaining novel' Booktrust
