The Goddess of Buttercups and Daisies

Review Brixton's answer to Kurt Vonnegut ― Uncut Undeniably brilliant ― Guardian The funniest writer in Britain today ― GQ I [don't] understand why Martin Millar isn't as celebrated as Kurt Vonnegut, as rich as Terry Pratchett, as famous as Douglas Adams. I've been a fan of his work for almost twenty years ― Neil Gaiman The grungy, gory, glorious world that World Fantasy Award-winner Millar has created is unforgettable ― Booklist Once again, Martin Millar proves his deftness at helping us to understand the human condition of the outsider, the exiled of society, be they squatter, fairy, or a lonely werewolf girl ― Andi Sex Gang Brilliant . . . humorous, if violent, romp featuring quirky characters and situations ― Booklist Product Description Set in ancient Athens, The Goddess of Buttercups and Daisies is the new book from the celebrated author of The Good Fairies of New York and the Kalix Werewolf series. This is Martin Millar at his best, gently poking fun while tugging at our heart strings, surprising us with sudden and sharp insights into the life of the outsider. It comes complete with a struggling playwright (a little-known bloke called Aristophanes), excess cavorting, an assortment of divinities, the odd Amazon and some truly execrable poetry. Fans of Kalix, here you will find no laudanum but a lot of drinking. No carnage, but plenty of intrigue and danger. And humour (of course). And a love story. And a few very troublesome phalluses. Praise for Martin Millar 'These mortals do keep on writing.' - The Goddess Athena 'It's not a bad book, I suppose.' The Poet Luxos (who might have given a more enthusiastic quote if Martin had let him write an introduction to the book LIKE HE PROMISED but unfortunately Martin is a prosaic soul with no true appreciation of lyric poetry) 'Is there any more wine?' - Aristophanes Book Description New book by cult author Martin Millar with his usual blend of satirical humour and off-beat charm, perfect for fans of Neil Gaimon, Christopher Brookmyre and Ben Aaronovitch From the Back Cover Set in ancient Athens, the new book from the celebrated author of The Good Fairies of New York and the Kalix Werewolf series. The year is 421 BC and playwright Aristophanes is struggling to finish his new masterpiece. It's tough keeping focused with politicians shouting for war, the public demanding peace and an assortment of gods causing untold mischief. With no resources - and his comedy fake phalluses looking far too floppy - he seems to have no chance of success. Luckily, young Luxos, Athens' most promising lyric poet (according to Luxos), sees an opportunity to quell the growing discontent in the city, help Aristophanes put on his play and, most importantly, make the Athenians listen to his poetry . . . This is Martin Millar at his best, surprising us with sudden and sharp insights into the life of the outsider. A whimsical and charming fantasy, it's a must-read for fans of Neil Gaiman, Ben Aaronovitch and Kurt Vonnegut. 'Undeniably brilliant' - Guardian 'The funniest writer in Britain today' - GQ About the Author Martin Millar was born in Scotland and now lives in London. He is the author of such novels as Lonely Werewolf Girl and The Good Fairies of New York. He wrote the Thraxas series under the name of Martin Scott. Thraxas won the World Fantasy Award in 2000. As Martin Millar and as Martin Scott, he has been widely translated. To find out more about Martin Millar, visit his website at www.martinmillar.com