The Mistress Of Nothing - Softcover

~Governor General’s Jury Citation

“Tantalizing...Pullinger has done her research....Sally’s observations...bring this lost world to life.” –The New York Times Book Review

“The book’s commitment to a historical and pragmatic voice is its true gem....A tough story of the unavoidable tragedies and celebrations that three simple, yet extraordinary, lives may yield.” -Book Page

“Explores the relationships people form across boundaries....This is a book you can’t stop thinking about.” -San Francisco Book Review

“Endowing Sally with tremendous character, Pullinger successfully imagines an ordinary life in extraordinary circumstances.” –Publishers Weekly

“Romance and tragedy baked in the blistering oven of British morals and prejudice.” –Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“A rich, compelling novel. The story is told...so engagingly that I felt a great loss when I reached the end of the book.” –Historical Novels Review

“An interesting story, exploring relationships between mother and child, master and servant, husband and multiple wives, as well as bringing out the political climate of Egypt during the 1800s.” –The Oklahoman

“Scorchingly powerful.” –Good Housekeeping