Janet Burroway je autorkou siedmich románov, ktoré sa vyznačujú prenikavým pohľadom na ľudskú psychiku a spoločenské dynamiky. Jej diela často skúmajú zložité vzťahy a morálne dilemy s vycibreným jazykom a majstrovským rozprávačským štýlom. Burroway je tiež uznávanou pedagogičkou tvorivého písania, ktorej vplyv formuje generácie spisovateľov. Jej písanie je cenené pre svoju hĺbku, citlivosť a literárnu zručnosť.
The arrival of four million relentless wasps threatens the town of Itching Down. Amidst the chaos, Bap the Baker devises a wild plan that could save the community from the invasive pests. As the situation escalates, the story unfolds with humor and creativity, showcasing the lengths to which one determined individual will go to protect his town.
One hot summer in Itching Down,Four million wasps flew into town. What are the villagers going to do about this noisy, nasty nuisance of a swarm? Make a giant jam sandwich - that's what!
During the rehearsals of her ex-husband, Boyd's play--which comes to a comically tragic end--costume designer Shaara Soole becomes a reluctant ally of Boyd's new and much younger wife, Wendy
"Her style has the precision of John Updike's and the charm of Conan Doyle's… and her novel contains some of the most dazzling bits of description I have come across." --The New York Times Book Review"…as tiresome a novel as you will meet in a day's march." --The Daily Telegraph