
Synopsis
With an introduction by Alan Hollinghurst
At the fantastical court of King Willie and Her Dreaminess the Queen of Pisuerga, maid of honour Laura de Nazianzi and His Weariness Prince Yousef whisper promises to each other in the palace gardens. But Laura is destined for disappointment. The King and Queen have plans for a royal wedding for their Prince, and the...
Details
120 pages
Imprint: Picador
Reviews
Each of Firbank's novels is a daring experiment in style and formAlan Hollinghurst
Intricate, amiably grotesque buffooneryNew York Times