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London Live, 5 August 2019

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New satirical novel follows portrait artist rivalry

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Mixing history with the modern day, author Simon Edge's new satirical novel follows the fortunes of portrait artist, Thomas Gainsborough, and his rivalry with Sir Joshua Reynolds

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NB magazine, 5 July 2019

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A Right Royal Face-Off by Simon Edge​

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‘The way in which the eighteenth century is rendered in this novel is witty, observant and joyously gossipy. The characterisations are sharp and Simon Edge has the painter’s eye for detail. It is paced beautifully and nothing is wasted’

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Buzz Magazine, 5 July 2019

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A Right Royal Face-Off: Book Review

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‘The more of Simon Edge you read, the more you realise that every element of his stories is hand-selected and glued to the bigger picture – it’s whimsical, farce-like... scrapbooky, in the best possible way’

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Daily Express, 15 July 2019

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Past Master

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Thomas Gainsborough was a celebrity artist but his star waned. Now the great British painter is in vogue again

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All Things Georgian, 15 July 2019

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A Right Royal Face-Off by Simon Edge

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Simon Edge explains the particular demands of researching a novel set in the 18th century

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BBC Radio Suffolk, 22 July 2019

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Lesley Dolphin: All About Suffolk

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‘It hooked me straight in from the beginning. It’s brilliant. I think you’ll enjoy this if you’re looking for a summer read’

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(from 1hr 22mins)

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Saga Magazine, August 2019

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Frailty, thy name is human

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‘The rivalry between Thomas Gainsborough and Sir Joshua Reynolds is at the heart of this larky novel’

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Never Imitate, 24 July 2019

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Book Review: A Right Royal Face-Off

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‘An entertaining social history replete with candid observations and witticisms... A deft and exuberant satire that is pointed whilst avoiding cruelty’

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Bury & West Suffolk magazine, August 2019

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Tales of Thomas

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Long Melford-based author Simon Edge has woven Thomas Gainsborough into a comedy of painting rivalry. Sudbury’s favourite son had a sense of humour, he says

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BBC Radio London, 2 August 2019

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Robert Elms

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Simon Edge speaks about his new historical comedy book

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(from 1hr 36mins)

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