"A fascinating, timely and densely pleasurable novel, written with measured and impressive intelligence and tremendous narrative aplomb."

– William Boyd, author of Gabriel’s Moon

"Farewell to Eden is a beautifully written and deceptively deep novel of moral choices set in the aftermath of the Second World War. The characters are as utterly convincing as the story.”

– Antony Beevor

Praise for Sebastian Faulks’ Paris Echo:

“[Faulks] is as skillful as ever. With lyrical precision, he reveals Paris and its wartime past. And Paris Echo, for all its tragedy, is one of his most buoyant novels, flawlessly paced and deftly constructed.”

– The Wall Street Journal

“Exhilarating. Faulks immerses readers into a haunted Paris. Fans of Paula McClain and Ian McEwan will enjoy Faulks’s touching tale.”

– Publishers Weekly

“Enveloping. Faulks offers a subtle but affecting portrait of friendship while exploring the immense difficulty of making sense of the larger world."

– Booklist

“Exquisite. A deeply affecting, wholly unsolemn treatment of some of the 20th century’s darkest moments.”

– The Daily Mail

“Briskly told and engaging. [Paris Echo] is an entertaining novel with memorable characters. A fun romp through Paris and history.”

– Kirkus Reviews

“Paris Echo doesn’t disappoint. Faulks is doing what he does best, marrying careful historical research with a good ear for dialogue.” - The Times (London)

“Faulks excels at crafting well-rounded characters.”

– Good Housekeeping

"Here is Paris in all its beauty and squalor. Intelligent, moving. A love letter to Paris and indeed to France." - The Scotsman

“An intriguing guide to the many layers of Parisian life.”

– The Mail on Sunday

“Master storytelling. [An] intriguing and moving story that shows how the future is shaped by the past.” - Women & Home 

“Superb.”

– The Observer