*'Duffy is deadly, and very funny, on the narcissism and self delusion which seem to keep ... coupled love going' INDEPENDENT *'An extraordinary, glittery parable about the power and cruelty of relationships' Fay Weldon, MAIL ON SUNDAY *'A witty, sexy, modern fable ... Duffy has a wonderful, cynical view of modern relationships' GAY TIMES *'An intelligent piece of writing that forces us to re-examine sex and love in today's society' EXPRESS 'Duffy is at her most powerful with her merciless, wickedly accurate observations on the minutiae of modern metropolitan relationships of all persuasions ... an irresistible delight' DIVA 'A darkly post-modern fairy-tale for the This Life generation

Stella Duffy was born in the UK and grew up in New Zealand. She has written seven novels, co-edited a crime anthology for Macmillan, acted in the West End and taught improvisational comedy to both actors and writers. She has also written several pieces fo