Joanna Quinn was born in London and grew up in Dorset, in the
southwest of England, where her bestselling debut novel, The
Whalebone Theatre, is set.
Joanna has worked in journalism and the charity sector. She is also
a short-story writer, published by The White Review and Comma
Press, among others. She teaches creative writing and lives in a
village near the sea in Dorset.
Destined to become a classic . . . Elegantly written and totally
immersive, Quinn's debut is a wonder
*Daily Mail*
Quinn creates a world so rich with observation, detail, humanity
and heart that you are incapable of doing anything but drinking it
in with greedy delight
*YOU magazine*
A crumbling old country manor, three unconventional siblings and
the looming threat of war makes for a classic coming-of-age tale,
as imaginative Cristabel, sweet Flossie and charismatic Digby
attempt to find their roles in life. Brimful of charm, and
wonderfully immersive, this is a captivating read
*Daily Mail*
My book of the year. I adored this beautifully compulsive story
with serious Cazalet vibes. Wild and wilful Cristabel was the
perfect heroine
*Red Magazine, The 10 Best Books of 2022*
In classic English Country House novel style, [The Whalebone
Theatre] focuses on the younger generation amidst a backdrop of
scandalous adult misbehaviour. This is a chunky novel to get lost
in, full of pacy plotting and luscious language
*The Independent*
The Whalebone Theatre is absolute aces ... Quinn's imagination and
adventuresome spirit are a pleasure to behold
*New York Times*
I was swept away by this compelling, beautifully written debut and
its plucky heroine
*Good Housekeeping*
One of those big chunky stories that swallows you whole - and it's
beautifully written too
*The Times*
Written with heart and humour
*Psychologies*
[A] brilliant debut ... A truly immersive read. The plot unfolds
gradually, allowing you to really connect with the characters, all
of whom are very real with their fears and foibles ...
Fascinating
*Dorset Magazine*
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