"Witty, Insightful, And Very Thought-Provoking."
– Julie Evans
Some stories are inherited long before they are told. Peacock on the Moon is Nicola Briggs’ debut novel, a deeply personal, unflinching account of a girl’s privileged yet turbulent upbringing in 1970s England.
Told with raw honesty and a keen eye for the complexities of family and history, Peacock on the Moon is more than just one woman’s account; it’s a snapshot of a Britain that many experienced but few discuss. A reflection on the weight of inheritance, the cost of defiance, and the shifting nature of truth itself.
"Witty, Insightful, And Very Thought-Provoking."
– Julie Evans
Some stories are inherited long before they are told. Peacock on the Moon is Nicola Briggs’ debut novel, a deeply personal, unflinching account of a girl’s privileged yet turbulent upbringing in 1970s England.
Told with raw honesty and a keen eye for the complexities of family and history, Peacock on the Moon is more than just one woman’s account; it’s a snapshot of a Britain that many experienced but few discuss. A reflection on the weight of inheritance, the cost of defiance, and the shifting nature of truth itself.
“Tauntingly Funny”
I expected nothing less from Nicola. A fascinating window into times past, evoking memories of an era when free speech knew no bounds. A magical, tauntingly funny recount of childhood insecurities and memories, which I could not put down.
– Helen Chapelow
"Fascinating"
Once started, I could not put this book down. Nicola masterfully weaves a fascinating story of her upbringing and family life through childhood memories and the diaries of both her and her father. The narrative is witty, insightful, and very thought-provoking. A real page turner!
– Julie Evans
“Stunning”
At times a poignant description of the experience of growing up at boarding school, at others a witty social commentary on the mores of the aspiring classes of the 1970s, this is an inside account of a family dominated by its patriarchal head, whose political ambitions bring crisis after crisis. It is a sensitively observed story of how loyalty, memory, resentment, and disappointment affect our relationships with parents as they grow old.
– Matthew Tognarelli
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