Hens Dancing

Publisher and industry reviews

Jacket review

'Barker is a talented comic writer - there is scarcely a word out of place, and the whole confection goes down a treat. All of which makes it your perfect holiday read' -- Sunday Times 'An uplifting and witty portrayal of family life in the Norfolk countryside. It celebrates a year of rich friendships and exuberant children, along with an eccentric mother and an infuriating ex... A delightfully wholesome novel with comic bite' -- Times 'Charming... Overflows with eccentric characters... A satisfying mix of entertaining domestic disasters and musings on kitten heels, hens and new love' -- Daily Mail

UK Kirkus review

By the author of Come and Tell Me Some Lies and The Hook, here is a story of survival in the country as a single mum. When love walks out the door it's hard to keep a firm grip on things. Especially when you're a thirty-five-year-old mother of three, with a rambling country house, garden and menagerie to keep under control. But Venetia Summers is made of stern stuff. She's also got a great back-up team, headed by her irrespressible mother. This is a story of a year in Venetia's Norfolk life. A charming, at times hilarious account of the world according to school runs, toddlers and bathroom conversions.Not forgetting, of course, her ex-husband's weird and tasteless pet funeral business, 'Heavenly Petting'. A cracker of a yarn, with just a hint of romance. (Kirkus UK)

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