Siân Elizabeth Busby was a writer drawn to exploring the darker aspects of human nature and history. Her work frequently delved into real events and historical figures, examining the psychology of crime and its societal repercussions. With a keen eye for detail and psychological depth, Busby pulled readers into compelling narratives that questioned the boundaries between sanity and madness. Her ability to bring the past to life and explore complex character motivations makes her a distinctive voice in both historical fiction and non-fiction.
In 1919 the author's great-grandmother, Beth, gave birth to triplets. One of the babies died at birth and eleven days later she drowned the surviving twins in a bath of cold water. She was sentenced to an indefinite term of imprisonment at Broadmoor.
London, July 1946. A woman's body is found in a disused bomb site off the Holloway Road. In this deeply evocative crime drama, Sian Busby strips away the veneer of stoicism and respectability in post-war Britain to reveal a society riven with disillusionment and loss.