Francesca Peacock

The perils of Prague: Parasol Against the Axe, by Helen Oyeyemi, reviewed

Three women with a criminal past meet for a weekend hen party – but any hopes of enjoying themselves are soon dashed

Helen Oyeyemi. [Credit: Katerina Janišová]
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  • Parasol Against the Axe

    Helen Oyeyemi

    Faber, pp. 272, £16

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