Rachel Bennett lives on the Isle of Man, sharing her home with her children, a feisty cat, and a patient husband. Her writing, also published under the name Rakie Keig, delves into the intricate dynamics of human relationships and the inner lives of her characters. Bennett focuses on psychological depth, crafting narratives that resonate with readers through their authenticity and emotional urgency.
The book is the first extensive historical examination of motherhood in English prisons. It addresses the challenges mothers and babies have historically posed to prison systems not designed with their containment and the management of their health in mind. -- .