Reviews
Fascinating . . . O'Driscoll's research is impressive -- The TimesRiveting -- Roy Foster ― TLSGenerous and well researched -- Rosa Lyster ― LRBAn absorbing, well-researched and extremely well-written account of a life that almost defies belief -- David McCullagh ― RTÉ Superb . . . an even-handed and thrilling gallop through [Dugdale's] improbable life
― Daily TelegraphPossibly the most extraordinary book you'll read this year ― Irish ExaminerUnputdownable . . . jaw-dropping -- Joe Duffy
It would be hard to overstate how good this book is . . . a fantastic read -- Eilis O'Hanlon ― Sunday Independent[A] pacey, well-researched book -- Frank Coughlin ― Irish IndependentWell-researched . . . balanced -- Charles Lysaght ― Irish TimesSean O'Driscoll's fair-minded examination of her extraordinary, often violent life . . . acknowledges her humanity and viciousness ― Observer