Sole Brethren: Left To Their Own Devices

Cordelia Tanner has a fabulous life of fun, frolics, and footwear made even more extraordinary when she discovers she has a talent for solving crimes no one else can crack.

Gifted with an extraordinary psychic ability, Cordelia is quietly recruited by an international policing agency to tackle the most baffling cases. Her methods are unconventional, her success rate enviable, and her sense of style entirely uncompromised.

Between bringing unsavoury characters to justice, Cordelia indulges in high-spirited escapades with her adorable twin brother Rex and their dazzling friend Elodie l’Archambeau. But when the trio play a prank on the art world — passing off their nursery-school daubs as the work of a mysterious new collective — they attract attention far more troubling than they anticipated.

As powerful enemies circle and secrets unravel, Cordelia must rely on her wits, her friends, and her uncanny gift to wriggle out of trouble — preferably without losing her shoes, her freedom, or her joie de vivre.

Witty, glamorous, and irresistibly feel-good, Sole Brethren: Left To Their Own Devices is the second novel in the Sole Brethren series, celebrating friendship, mischief, magic, and the fine art of getting away with it.



Reader Reviews

I devoured this colourful story. It is a novel of incredible creative richness and is a funny and inventive modern tale. And what a brilliant style! The novel contains language treasures, witty wordplays, hilarious repartees and is a joy to read.

Vincent Laurentin, France

Such a charming book. I loved the characters, they were so warm and delightful - everyone would love friends like these!

Diane Schurr, UK

The author has an incredible imagination and has written such an entertaining story that kept me turning the page. It’s a gorgeous, witty and well written tale.

Alison Beighton, UK

I have never read books like the Sole Brethren series with characters that capture you so totally, I really step into their world - laughing very loudly, connecting with their profound familial love.

Belle B, UK

If you want a fun frolicking story to take you away from reality then this book is for you.

Elsie Dee, USA


I just don't think there's anyone writing like this right now. There is this breathless exhilarating, giggly whole-hearted joy to every line that makes you feel, as a reader, like you are exchanging desperate delicious gossip with a dear friend.

Kate Hyde, UK

B.A. Summer is the fiction pen name of Jane Peyton. Jane loves novels with magical elements and loveable colourful characters, which is why she conceived the Sole Brethren series.Jane started her working life in fashion PR, with shoe clients including Salvatore Ferragamo, and after careers in TV production and journalism she founded the School of Booze alcoholic drinks consultancy and is accredited in wine, spirits, beer, and cider knowledge. Writing as Jane Peyton she has published non-fiction books about architecture, design, and alcohol including several titles in the British Library's 'The Philosophy of ...' seriesShe lives in Brighton, UK. and strolls along the seafront every day for inspiration on storylines and to smile at all the dogs out for their morning walk.