The Lioness
‘An incredible saga . . . a spellbinding book filled with the essence of Africa and soul-searching lessons on motherhood.’ Chronicle
‘A great summer read . . . It made me want to jump on the next plane to Tanzania.’ Bookseller + Publisher
‘An exotic setting, a superbly crafted narrative and more than a passing look at what makes us human.’ Weekly Times
The Hunter’s Wife
‘Captures the very essence of East Africa . . . one of Australia’s most respected women’s fiction authors.’ Courier-Mail
‘Out of Africa meets White Mischief in this classy romance . . . A bittersweet, entertaining mix of Hollywood, obsessive love and the unbearable longing for what is not possible.’ Australian Women’s Weekly
‘Beautifully written and a crowd-pleaser.’ Herald Sun
The Stone Angel
‘Scholes crafts her fiction with such care and subtlety.’ Weekend Australian
‘ A truly absorbing book filled with secrets and conflicts.’ Woman’s Day
‘A beautifully descriptive read and a soul-searching take on human relationships.’ New Idea
‘Full of passion, fine writing and interesting observations . . . Wonderful stuff.’ Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Book of the Month’
‘The Stone Angel touches the senses with its rich descriptions of coastal Tasmania and emerges as a lovingly crafted account of a home we can never run away from.’ Good Reading
The Rain Queen
‘A big, sensuous, splendid novel.’ Overland
‘Moving and inspiring.’ Australian Good Taste
‘Utterly bewitching.’ The Independent (France)
‘A magnificent portrait of a passionate woman, a superb romantic saga.’ Elle (France)
‘An intense vision of grief, solitude and the comfort of strangers.’ L’Express (France)
‘Disturbing and enthralling – an authentic African voice, exotic and magical. An amazing book.’ Madam Figaro
‘This most moving book, whose every breath is a love-song for Africa and her people, is a faultlessly woven cloth.’ Le Monde
‘Three out of three stars.’ Le Tribune
‘Beautifully written, lively and sympathetic.’ Bookshow (Germany)
Make Me An Idol
‘Filled with surprises.’ Mach Malpause (Germany)
Book of the Week Dei Zwei (Germany)
‘A superb novel.’ Cote Femme (France)