'Amazing, a truly compelling read' J. Kirk, Oxfordshire

'A beautifully crafted and researched novel . . . Stunning' L. Myland, West Yorkshire

'Magnificent . . . Unless you have a diary that can be cancelled at short notice, for heaven's sake don't start this book! From the first page to the last, you and this tome will remain inseparable friends. Pass me the laudanum – I need to calm down!' L. Hatwell, Devon

'A sophisticated novel. Its gripping storyline enthrals to the end' L. Westhead, Lancashire

'Compulsive reading. Gripping all the way through' R. Morton, Middlesex

'A big, compelling read, not to be missed' J. Bromley, Dorset

'A future classic. A masterpiece of literary style' S. West, Epsom

'Excellent . . . Cox recreates the 19th-century background with assurance, drawing the reader into a world of top hats, opium dens and drawing rooms, boudoirs and brothels. Definitely a book to recommend to anyone who enjoys good storytelling' F. Hordon, London

'Wonderful, right from the start to the finish . . . I hardly put the book down. Loved it' H.M. Hopkins, Rhyl

'What a fabulous book! From the first page, I was lost in the world of Edward Glyver. Take a deep breath and dive in – you won't regret it . . . A wonderful read' L. Smith, Kent

'The pace and plot were fantastic. I couldn't put it down' L. Crawford, Wallsend

'One of the best books I have read in a long time' J. Atherton, Lancashire

'A cracking read' J. Doherty, Derry

'A gripping mystery – brings Victorian London alive' M. Forshaw, Oxfordshire

'[Reading The Meaning of Night] was for me one week of pure literary delight' E. Egwuenu, London