"Palace of Tears is an absorbing novel filled with stories of love, betrayal and secrets... the reader uncovers the truth along with Lisa as well as coming to understand the motivations and personalties of the characters. This debut novel is a captivating mix of family saga, romance and historical fiction." - Sally…

"Palace of Tears by Julian Leatherdale is a blissful read....I would happily re-read this book any time. The characters and the storyline are nuanced and well written...The relationships between the characters also feel very real and have genuine emotional depth to them." Miriam from Christchurch -' Create, Hope…

"I think this book is well worth the read, and with summer coming and holidays, it would be one to put on the list. I hope Julian Leatherdale writes more novels as I will be lining up to read them.…

A fabulous review in The Daily Telegraph in Staying In: Books section, p.22 on 8 September: "....this is a rollicking epic tale that elegantly wraps themes of lost love with intritgue, art, movie stars, the supernatural and revenge." Very happy author…

"A TAP-DANCING DEBUT NOVEL, BEAUTIFULLY AND LYRICALLY WRITTEN...…