Excellent read from a great author.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publishers for letting me read an advance copy of this book in exchange for my review.

"High Time" by Hannah Rothschild is a delightful novel that immerses readers in the world of art, love, and rediscovery. The story follows the protagonist, Eleanor, an art historian whose passion for her work has left her disconnected from the world of the living. However, when a mysterious painting and an enigmatic neighbor, Antoine, enter her life, her carefully structured existence is turned upside down.

Rothschild's writing is elegant and filled with wit, effortlessly transporting readers to the picturesque French village where the novel is set. The characters are richly developed, and their relationships are imbued with depth and complexity. Eleanor's journey of self-discovery, as she unravels the mystery behind the painting and her neighbor's past, is both captivating and relatable.

"High Time" is a love letter to the world of art, a reminder that life is about more than just the past and that there's beauty in the present. The novel beautifully explores the themes of connection, self-discovery, and the transformative power of love and passion. Rothschild's narrative is a vivid, charming, and thoroughly enjoyable read that will leave you with a sense of wonder and a desire to appreciate the art of living.

This is a captivating novel that portrays the lives of the wealthy and how they maintain their riches. The story also shows how high society and shady characters can intertwine. Hannah Rothschild has written a witty and intelligent book that compels readers to think deeply. I highly recommend it. Many thanks to the publisher for providing me with an advance reading copy; all opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Have read Rothschilds books before and appreciate her writing style, but just couldn’t engage with this story.

The plot was really clever and interesting. The characters were the breath of fresh air; so relatable and authentic. Word building was amazing too. Overall, it was a full 5 star read for mr

A sharp, witty, and brilliant novel about high society, what you can do to keep on being rich and how the high society and shady people can mix.
Hannah Rothschild delivers an entertaining and thought provoking story.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Second book in this series, and it’s definitely more sharply satirical. An entertaining look at aristocracy in the modern world has a wonderful blend of interesting characters and sharp observations.
Moving on from the impact of banking in this country’s, to other nefarious business practices and ventures. I love the way that the author has packaged such bitter truths in such an entertaining read.
I really enjoyed this, although I am in despair over the financial future of this country.

It would have been nice to have a who's who at the start, it took me quite a while to remember some of the characters from the previous book. Took it from 4 to 3 stars.

This was a really entertaining and biting read centred around high society in England in 2016. The characters may not be the most likeable in some cases, but it makes for a snippy read seeing how people with money often have no morals and it's all about social climbing!!

At the centre of the plot is the house of Trelawney - I've not read Book 1 in the series but will go back and do so! - and those who want to sell it or save it! So there's revenge to be had and no care of the consequences which raised a few sniggers as I read!! The world of money is a dark and dirty place and it's killed or be killed it seems!!

It also shows off how fickle people can be -friends when you have money, nowhere to be seen when times change! It's a world of grand gestures and empty promises and I did find myself cheering a character on towards the end as the storyline played out to get the victory they so richly deserved!! A good read to lose yourself in!

I wish it had been made clear that this was a sequel - I didn't enjoy the first book so I would never have requested it had I known. I thought it was another standalone like The Improbability of Love which I adored! I'm forced to give it a star rating so I'll give it a pretty average 3 Soma's not to punish it unduly!

Unfortunately I didn’t realise this was a sequel to a previous novel by the author which may have helped me before trying to read this book.

In any case I couldn’t get into the book and stopped around 10% in. Not my usual style but the idea and plot sounded good which is why I did give it a go.

"High Time" by Hannah Rothschild is a wonderfully funny and entertaining family saga. Rothschild's writing captivates readers with its wit and charm, making it an ideal choice for a summer read. However, don't be mistaken – this novel goes beyond being mere light throwaway fiction. It offers depth and substance, making it a satisfying and engaging story. I extend my heartfelt thanks to Bloomsbury Publishing Plc (UK & ANZ) for providing me with an ARC of this delightful and immersive novel. It deserves a resounding 5-star rating.

High Time is an intelligent well written family saga. Hannah Rothschild is often marketed in the Beach Read/Chick Lit category, but to me she is more in the literary fiction world of Jonathan Coe. Her books are outrageously funny and very entertaining, but they are also serious well crafted works of literature. You don't have to have read House of Trelawney first, there is enough recapping, but to get your full. money's worth I would recommend it. This book is the perfect summer read, but it is not light throw away fiction.

I am a huge fan of the Improbability of Love and so I really enjoyed the discussion of art and the Trelawney family are a lot of fun. However the high finance elements of the story went over my head and the villains of the story were quite one dimensional. I would always read Hannah Rothschild but this wasn't my favourite.

Acerbic Satire..
In the exclusive world of art and capitalist top tier finance it seems that absolutely everything comes at a price - and it seems that everyone will do absolutely anything to get exactly what they desire. Another acerbic satire from this accomplished author - who clearly knows her subject - with an eccentric cast of deftly drawn, eccentric and wholly credible characters, a stylishly penned narrative and a manic plot laced with an extremely dry wit. A cracking read.

This was exactly what it promised to be: a funny and witty romp through the British upper class and the world of high finance.
A lighthearted read that skipped along with some fabulously colourful characters.
I’d have liked an ending that packed a bit more of a punch, but you can’t have everything, can you?
A very enjoyable five stars from me. Thanks to NetGalley and BloomsburyPublishing for a chance to read the ARC.

This is an entertaining, well written gallop of a novel, but the tone felt a little off to me & I didn’t enjoy it as much as Hannah Rothschild’s previous novels.

A sequel to 'House of Trelawny'. Well written novel, perfect for summer holiday reading about a somewhat dysfunctional family dealing with eviction, marriage break-up, devious financial transactions and a particularly unpleasant in-law who doesn't care who he destroys, so long as he gets what he wants. Does he? Please read the book.

With thanks to NetGalley and Bloomsbury for an ARC.

This is a long and meaty novel full of many complex and interesting characters. It was so well written that it really didn’t take me long to get to grips with who was who, which can be a problem in some books. Sleet was a horrible horrible man and the rest of the characters had some amusing eccentricities. I thought the premise of the story was sound and the whole thing felt (sadly) very believable! Would definitely recommend

Hannah Rothschild continues her broad and biting satire on the Trelawney family which she started with her earlier novel, House of Trelawney. There is even a brief nod to her first novel,The Improbability of Love in one of the plot lines
Hannah, as a member of the Rothschild family has insider knowledge of all three of the worlds she portrays in this novel; old money, city finance and art. From her writing it seems safe to assume that she holds only one of these worlds in any form of high regard.
Her obvious disdain for a certain type of privileged landed gentry allows her to lampoon very successfully their many eccentricities.
Turning her spotlight on certain types of city finance, she exposes the greed and ruthlessness of much of the financial world.
Only when she writes of art does one feel that she is writing about what she loves, and knows so well.
The characters, or indeed caricatures, she draws us are both repellent and fascinating.
Of course there has to be a huge suspension of disbelief to get from first to last page, but the whole romp of a story is, for the most part very enjoyable and undoubtedly bears out the truth that "The love of money is the root of all evil"

In search of my A-Z book challenge, I picked this book for two reasons. It sounded good from the blurb and it only had one rating. I am very thankful to Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read books for honest reviews because I get to discover new books and authors, this book was no exception. I give it a 4.5 stars, the only reason I marked it down by 0.5 is some of the 'additional' characters I was left confused thinking 'who is this one again' maybe because I didn't connect with them all.

This is a story of the rich and the trials and tribulations of it. I don't want to give anything away in addition to the blurb. If you like the sound of it, go read it! The author paints the characters incredibly, I am now off to see what else she's got to offer!

I think this might be the next big summer read.