Sole Brethren: Left To Their Own Devices

Cordelia Tanner has a fabulous life of fun, frolics, and footwear which takes an unexpected detour when she discovers a unique skill. This leads her to amateur sleuthing and solving impossible to crack cases for an international policing agency using an unconventional weapon – her extraordinary psychic ability. 

When she is not bringing unsavoury characters to justice, she has larks galore with her adorable twin brother Rex and their best friend, the dazzling Elodie l'Archambeau.  After they decide to have a giggle by fooling the world into believing their nursery school level daubs are by a secretive new art collective they make powerful enemies.  How are they going to wriggle out of this worrisome situation?

This is a funny feel good book with a strong female protagonist set in contemporary London and Europe in a story about a glamorous family, friendship, jollity and a sprinkling of magic leading to a happy ending.

Sole Brethren:  Left To Their Own Devices is the second in the Sole Brethren series after 'Sole Brethren: If The Shoe Fits' and is a novel for fans of funny friendship books.  Anyone who enjoys imaginative pacy stories with a sense of place and loveable characters in a distinct community will enjoy this book.  It has been enjoyed by fans of novelists India Knight, Jilly Cooper, Lewes Carroll, Armistead Maupin, Nancy Mitford, and Tom Robbins. 

Reader Review

'This is a singular book, an original story that ravishes all our senses. I devoured this colourful story, the second in the Sole Brethren series, and even after turning the final page, I still get the impression that on every street corner (I live in Paris, one of the emblematic places of the novel) the three glamorous heroes, Cordelia Rex and Elodie, will suddenly appear and that they will invite me to accompany them in their glamorous and fantastic adventures. This novel is of incredible creative richness, a funny and inventive modern tale and what a brilliant style! It contains language treasures, witty wordplays, hilarious repartees and is a joy to read. '

Vincent Laurentin, France

'Sole Brethren: If The Shoe Fits' (the first book in the series) was included in Shelf Media's 100 Most Notable Independently Published Books 2023 and received this glowing review from Gail Willumsen three-time Emmy winning writer and film maker.

'Step into a glittering universe that you'll never want to leave. Buckle up your Louboutin's and hang on for an unforgettable ride with a cast of characters as preternaturally gifted as they are charming. Mixing magic, footwear and all things fabulous, Summer has whipped up an irresistible treat.'