Author:Roald Dahl,Quentin Blake
The Reverend Lee is suffering from a rare and acutely embarrassing condition: Back-to-Front Dyslexia. It affects only his speech, and he doesn't realize he's doing it, but the parishioners of Nibbleswicke are shocked and confused by his seemingly outrageous comments. At last a cure is found and the mild-mannered vicar can resume normal service. Or at least as normal as is possible for a man who must walk backwards to be sure of talking forwards!
A highly comic tale in the best Dahl tradition of craziness, written for the benefit of the Dyslexia Institute.
Others may try, but nobody comes close to Aiken in writing sequels to Jane Austen
—— Publishers WeeklyFun to read, an affectionate tribute, and companion volume to the original, Joan Aiken's novel will intrigue and entertain
—— Daily MailHere's a treat for the reader - Aiken's view of Jane Fairfax where the darker side of Regency life is reflected, and Emma is only a minor character - something that would have annoyed that self-important young lady. Great fun
—— The TimesJane Fairfax can't fail to charm and intrigue with its deft array of anticipations and explanations of what really went on
—— ObserverThe great achievement of the book is not to let the lovers find each other, but to have Jane and Emma learn they should have been friends
—— New York TimesWhat is so terrific about this book is that you fall in love with Jane, she really is the second heroine of the novel
—— Austenesque ReviewsI felt like I was reading Emma for the first time, even though it is one of my most beloved books over the decades, frequently re-read
—— Garnette, Goodreads