«Bruising, yet hopeful epic novel. . . Emotional and evocative, The Attic Child is a powerful tale of trauma, identity and survival.»

Daily Mail

«An incredibly important book giving breath to voices we sadly seldom hear, Lola Jaye’s The Attic Child is a beautifully crafted, compelling story crossing continents and time which will undoubtedly break your heart but also make it sing.»

Mike Gayle, author of <i>Dinner for Two</i>

«The Attic Child is an impressive feat of imagination, and a great example of how one photograph can inspire a whole world. The interlinked stories of two children moved and upset me in all the right ways. This is important storytelling about issues of race and privilege and abuse, and a book that will stay with me for a long time.»

Tracy Chevalier, author of <i>A Single Thread</i>

«The Attic Child could be Lola’s best book yet. Her writing is on another level, with characters and a story that grab you from the first page and don't let go until the very end. Just brilliant.»

Dorothy Koomson, author of <i>My Other Husband</i>

«With The Attic Child, Lola Jaye has created something truly special. An epic, historical novel that is as informative and fascinating about a period in history, as it is deeply moving. Above all, it’s a beautiful testament to the strength of the human spirit. I’ve been telling everyone I know about it.»

Katy Regan, author of <i>How to Find Your Way Home</i>

«An ambitious novel carried out to perfection. This epic tale had me utterly engrossed from first page to last. It's heart-breaking yet powerful and inspiring and so, so wonderful. Dikembe is a hero I will never forget»

Tracy Rees, Bestselling author of <i>Amy Snow </i>and <i>The Rose Garden</i>

«I was definitely in tears by the end! There is so much to say about this story. Lola Jaye has given us such a creative way of examining privilege, identity, trauma and whiteness in both eras.»

Afua Hirsch, author of <i>Brit(ish)</i>

«A powerful and emotional journey, that will break your heart and put it back together again.»

Lisa Jewell, author of <i>The Family Remains</i>

«Heart-breaking and timely - Lola Jaye's first epic historical novel is an emotional roller coaster of a ride»

Trisha Ashley, author of <i>The Wedding Dress Repair Shop</i>

«An evocative, emotional, beautifully written and captivating novel.»

Rowan Coleman, author of <i>The Red Monarch</i>

«Strong, memorable characters and an unputdownable story . . . Powerfully affecting»

Gill Paul, author of <i>The Manhattan Girls</i>

«As educational as it was exceptional. I was nowhere near ready for it to end. It was heartbreakingly sad yet life affirming and full of hope. One of the most important books you’ll read all year.»

John Marrs, bestselling author of the Netflix sensation <i>The One</i>

«Hauntingly powerful.»

New Magazine

«A powerful and timely book, compelling, heart-breaking yet hopeful and very, very special.»

Alex Brown, author of <i>A Postcard from Capri</i>