A Good Voyage, Katherine Davies
Based loosely around the plot of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, this delicately written debut novel from Katharine Davies is the perfect read for anyone looking to while away a couple of hours in an enchanting, timeless world.
The novel contains all the elements of a satisfying love story, but far from falling into the trap of cliché, Davies’ narrative is one of such subtlety that the unrequited love and misunderstandings charted by the plot are almost painful and can, at times, be disturbing.
Guiding us through Illerwick - the modern equivalent of Illyria - Davies introduces us to an array of characters, all linked through their fascination for Melody, a beautiful English teacher.
The plot culminates in spectacular fashion at a garden party held in honour of Melody by the complex and solitary musician Leo Springs. Here, Davies skilfully brings together the carefully crafted strands of her plot to create an ending as beautiful as it is unexpected. This modern fairy tale cannot fail to delight.
£12.99 Chatto and Windus
