'Catherine's story is beautifully, hauntingly told in spare and elegant prose by Picardie . . . moving and evocative.'
- The Times
'The juxtaposition of the terrible shadows and dazzling light is one of the great strengths of this book . . . A very personal, very passionate book.'
- Artemis Cooper, Times Literary Supplement
'Picardie writes: 'The vestiges of Catherine's presence remain as a powerful reminder of the importance of freedom, and why it is worth fighting for.' There are few truer words.'
- The Spectator
'Picardie's book is of the moment, celebrating an unsung hero at a time when female influences are earning new acclaim.'
- Vogue
'Miss Dior ensures the bravery of the women at Ravensbruck is not merely a distant echo.'
- I
'Beautiful.'
- Observer
'Moving ang beautifully illustrated.'
- New Statesman
'Stunning.'
- Red
'Not just beautifully written, this is also a stunningly beautiful book.'
- Noon