An absolutely incredible novel - Eley Williams has a masterful way with words.

Following on from her collection of short stories – Attrib. – Williams has crafted a novel that is fiercely intelligent yet delightfully playful.

Telling the stories of a Victorian lexicographer and a contemporary one, The Liar's Dictionary explores the collective and personal meaning of words. What does it mean to define them for others? What does it mean to create them for oneself? How does the usage of words change over time?

The Liar’s Dictionary explores the power and instability of language, and plays with words in a way that is beguiling and intriguing.