First published in 1968, this quietly ironic novel of a bohemian, eccentric artist and the damage he causes to his family, perfectly displays Taylor's gift for tragedy and wry comedy.
A humorous and compassionate look at friendship between an old woman and a young man.
An unforgettable picture of love, loss and the keeping up of appearances by an author who is increasingly recognised as one of the best British writers of the 20th century.
The first time Elizabeth Taylor's acclaimed short stories have been collected in one volume, and its publication marks the centenary of Elizabeth Taylor's birth.
An intelligent, haunting love story, with echoes of Brief Encounter, by one of the best British writers of the 20th century.
Elizabeth Taylor's darkest novel is a skillful exploration of the danger we'll go to to avoid loneliness. Taylor is increasingly recognised as one of the best writers of the twentieth century, and this little-known novel displays her range admirably.
A classic tale of fantasy and self-delusion from one of the most acclaimed British novelists of the twentieth century
Blaiming, Elizabeth Taylor's last novel, is a subtle novel about grief, guilt and compassion.
Elizabeth Taylor's first novel, published in 1945, hailed a brilliant new voice in twentieth-century literature.
An amusing, wry homage to Jane Eyre by one of the best novelists of the twentieth century.
An unforgettable picture of love, loss and the keeping up of appearances. Published as part of a beautifully designed series to mark the 40th anniversary of the Virago Modern Classics.
A brilliant novel about the damage caused by relentless 'niceness'. Uncritical, encouraging, 'the soul of kindness', Flora's help is the cruelest hindrance to those who love her most.