Review of Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy (2021) by Peter Bradshaw for The Guardian — 05 Mar 2021

This trio of stories is elegant and amusing, with a delicacy of touch and real imaginative warmth.

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This review of Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy (2021) was written by Peter Bradshaw and published by The Guardian on 05 Mar 2021.

Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy has generally received very positive reviews.

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