'The fascinating story of real-life abolitionist sisters, Sarah and Angelina Grimké... A splendid tribute to a pair of true heroines' (The Times)
'Wonderful - well-written, moving and engaging by turns, and always compelling' (Daily Mail)
'Unflinchingly depicts the brutality of slavery... a resonant, illuminating novel' (Observer)
'This year's The Help - but even better' (Fabulous Magazine (supplement to The Sun))
'A moving tale of slavery in the Deep South' **** (Heat)
'Sue Monk Kidd's The Secret Life of Bees was every book group's must-read novel. The Invention of Wings... promises to repeat the trick' (Guardian)
'An exploration of slavery already singled out by Oprah Winfrey for her game-changing book club' (Sunday Express)
'A poignant tale set in America's Deep South in the last days of slavery' (Good Housekeeping)
'A searing and soaring story of two women bound together as mistress and slave... A beautifully written book about the awe-inspiring resilience of America's enslaved people' (USA Today)