Paula Fox is the author of six novels, including Desperate Characters, The Widow’s Children, and Poor George. She is also a Newbery Award-winning children’s author. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

‘“Borrowed Finery” is like being let into a living diary, full of glittering scenes that, as you turn to them, suddenly begin to move. It is a more humane, even-handed and entertaining book than many of the people involved had any right to expect.’ The Times‘It is with amazement, approaching incredulity, that I read Paula Fox’s account of being abandoned by her parents. Gripping and shocking.’ Sunday Times‘I highly recommend this tart, poignant tale.’ Sarah Dunant, Books of the Year, Independent on Sunday‘In less poised hands, this story could turn to self-pitying melodrama. Fox’s telling, however, is as sharp and clean as a whiplash, piquing the reader’s curiosity.’ Herald

Paula Fox is the author of six novels, including Desperate Characters, The Widow’s Children, and Poor George. She is also a Newbery Award-winning children’s author. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

‘“Borrowed Finery” is like being let into a living diary, full of glittering scenes that, as you turn to them, suddenly begin to move. It is a more humane, even-handed and entertaining book than many of the people involved had any right to expect.’ The Times‘It is with amazement, approaching incredulity, that I read Paula Fox’s account of being abandoned by her parents. Gripping and shocking.’ Sunday Times‘I highly recommend this tart, poignant tale.’ Sarah Dunant, Books of the Year, Independent on Sunday‘In less poised hands, this story could turn to self-pitying melodrama. Fox’s telling, however, is as sharp and clean as a whiplash, piquing the reader’s curiosity.’ Herald