Colin's heroine, Lilly Aphrodite, is as rich, alive, and dangerous as the city she inhabits and as the novel progresses, Berlin's history becomes her own.' - David Ebershoff, author of The Danish Girl and The 19th Wife 'There are few characters as beguiling as the incomparable Tiny Lil. a dazzling tale of survival in the urban wilderness' - Emma Donoghue, author of the bestselling SLAMMERKIN 'Written with intelligence and shimmer, transports the reader to Berlin in the first part of the twentieth century. authenticity' - New York Times Book Review 'As moving as it is smart, this tough-minded extravaganza had me from page one. Over the course of nearly half a century, as troops parade through Berlin and bread lines erupt into riots, she is transformed, almost accidentally, from Tiny Lil, the unwanted baby, to Lidi, one of Germany's most celebrated film stars. Born on New Year's Eve in 1899, Lilly is the incarnation of this toxic mix of glitter and despair. Colin is an entertaining storyteller' - Sunday Herald 'Bold, solid and clever' - Herald 'A big, plush velvet cushion of a book' - The List 'Deftly captures the era's sense of frenzied invention and seductive promise. compelling' - The Gloss 'Colin's descriptions of Berlin are as vibrant and alive as Lilly and the rich cast of characters around her' - Scotland on Sunday 'An exceptional novel. I Loved it' 'Irresistible' 'If your book club wants an unusual story with plenty to discuss, then this is the book for them' - New Books 'The storytelling is masterful and the language magical' - Sunday Times 'A transfixing concerto of intrigue, passion, desperation, intrigue, love, heroism and tragedy' - Easy Living 'Intricately plotted and filled with memorable characters, Beatrice Colin's gorgeous novel is a lush delight that perfectly captures the spirit of Berlin. 'Huge, beautiful 2008 novel.there's confidence in its scope and ambition that's very rare indeed in debut novels' - The List 'The novel is full of atmosphere.very convincing' 'excellent characterisation.the whole story resonates with life.

The luminous life of lilly aphrodite