\'Eileen is an ambitious, kind and achingly funny observer\' The Times\'Passionate, gossipy, vivacious\' Marina Warner\'A unique insight into home-front life and romance\' Mail on Sunday. \'Eileen is an ambitious, kind and achingly funny observer\' The Times\'Passionate, gossipy, vivacious\' Marina Warner\'A unique insight into home-front life and romance\' Mail on Sunday