Hunting Unicorns: A Novel by Bella
Pollen
Surprise, Surprise
A stylish, screamingly funny, razor-sharp look at the British aristocracy in
decline, Hunting Unicorns introduces us to the owners of the vast Bevan
estate: the Earl and Countess-charming and possibly round the bend;
Daniel, their eldest son-funny and clever, but a hopeless alcoholic; and
Rory-the younger brother mired in the tidying up of his familys well-
meaning schemes. Adrift in a rapidly changing world, the Bevans cling to
tradition while wrestling with taxes, tree blight, and the need to keep the
family skeleton firmly in the cupboard. Enter Maggie, an opinionated
American journalist for the hard-hitting show Newsline. Far happier
sending dispatches back from the trenches of war-torn anywhere, Maggie
is none too pleased at being forced to research a documentary on the
decline of Englands upper classes. When these two worlds collide, no one
is prepared for the fallout. The story of two brothers bound by duty, and
one woman who feels bound by no one, Hunting Unicorns is a delightful

romantic comedy that explores loyalty, family, and, ultimately, having the
courage to risk everything in the pursuit of what really counts.
Personal Review: Hunting Unicorns: A Novel by Bella Pollen
I picked this book up for the title. Well, that and the fact that I'm a Brit.
living in America and have a weakness for English writers. I love romance
and comedy. But I love smart writing more. The three are not always
compatible. In this book they are. I howled with laughter many, many time,
and loved the author's use of language.
When I realized one of the narrators was dead I thought "oh,oh. A Lovely
Bones wannabe?" But this novel is unique. Not like anything else I've read.
And the narration is perfect. I loved the characters (American and English).
I loved the plot (even though I know some of the 'urban' myths quite well!).
I loved the details. I loved the linen cupboard. In fact, I loved everything.
I'm off to check out Bella Pollen's other novels!
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