Netherhall Gardens is a compelling read with all of the essential components that excite, captivate and stimulate your imagination. Carl Patrick has a winning formula, just as Armistead Maupin had with his Tales of the City series of books. You will quickly find yourself intimately involved in the lives of the residents of Netherhall and their extended relationships with those outside. The journeys of each of these characters is enriched by their sexual exploits, bizarre adventures and their irrepressible sense of humour. This book has something for everybody. The dinner party at the end of this book is nothing short of brilliant. I hope this book gets the recogntion that it deserves.