The Bookbinder of Jericho

Reviews / Votes

'A wonderful book, whose vividly-drawn characters tell the story of a pivotal period in women's history as they work behind the scenes in the bindery of the Oxford University Press. I could almost smell the ink and hear the whisper of the pages being folded, as the novel followed their traumas and their triumphs against the harrowing backdrop of the First World War.' * Fiona Valpy, author of The Dressmaker's Gift. * An immersive and compelling tale ... Williams is a fresh, exciting new voice in historical fiction. I can't wait to see what she does next * Paula McLain, author of The Paris Wife and When the Stars Go Dark * A compelling, beautifully written homage to the transformational power of books, set against the tragic backdrop of the First World War. * Daisy Wood, author of The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris * Confident and considered ... Williams fully inhabits the world of the bindery and it shows - there's hardly a page out of place * The Guardian * Vibrant, socially astute historical fiction, it's laden with details sure to enthral bibliophiles * Mail on Sunday * [An] enjoyable, richly detailed novel * Observer * This is the kind of book you want to savour... A gorgeous read * Woman & Home, *Summer Reads of 2023* * Spellbinding * Australian Women's Weekly * 'A brilliant exploration of who has access to knowledge and the experience of women during wartime.' * Sydney Morning Herald * Meticulously researched and alive with colour * The Daily Telegraph (Australia) *