'Sara Dowse's novel is a tour de force.' - Lucy Sussex, Sydney Morning Herald 'This arresting book offers perspective of the Arab-Israeli conflict through the eyes of three Russian-Jewish women who end up on different sides of the fence, literally. Their words and emotions shine a light on a dark landscape.' - The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG, Australian jurist 'Twenty-five years in the making, As the Lonely Fly represents the distillation of Sara Dowse's talent. This is writing of international importance.' - Robert Hefner, Literary Editor, Canberra Times, 1988-2000