'A Scandalous Man is a compelling book, its political sophistication made luminous with wisdom, sympathy and brilliant story-telling' Bernard Cornwell '!the suspense never slackens.' The Times 'What enlivens A Scandalous Man is its undoubted sympathy for the human condition!' Guardian "While Esler's story is sweeping in scope and complex both politically and emotional, it's always accessible and fast-paced" Daily Mirror "This is a cracking story, well told, with a conclusion that is as shocking as it is inevitable!Can't wait for the next one." Daily Express "!tautly plotted and thoroughly entertaining narrative which neatly dovetails fictional characters with historical events." Daily Mail "!an acute and poignant account of the impact politics has on flesh and blood." Arena '!a taughtly plotted and throughly entertaining narrative!' Irish Daily Mail '!a page turning political pot boiler!' Belfast Herald '!a powerful thought-provoking book that is excellently written, and one which falls into the "must-read" category.' Aberdeen Press and Journal 'Esler!understands the political beast better than anyone.' Financial Times 'After years in the business Elsler still believes that politics matter, which makes it a knowing book written without cynicism. I can't wait for the next one.' International Express '!the suspense never slackens' The Times 'Esler has a knack for creating vivid, attractive and repellent characters, and he understands the political beast better than anyone.' Financial Times 'What enlivens A Scandalous Man is its worldliness, its undoubted sympathy for the human contidition and a burning anger. Elser has some acute obeservations. Yet the scenes that linger most in the mind do not involve high politics. I sense he has more to offer as a writer: a genuine lyricism, a quick sensitivity, a real understanding of other people.' Melissa Benn, Guardian '!brilliantly entertaining debut novel!Esler's story is sweeping in scope and complex bot politically and emotionally but always accessible and fast--paced.' Mirror 'This is a powerful, thought provoking book that is excellently written and one which falls into the "must--read" category.' Aberdeen Press and Journal
