Drawing inspiration from iconic literary figures, this author explores themes that resonate deeply with personal experience. Her writing style is characterized by its depth and empathy, offering readers an engaging and thought-provoking experience. Through her prose, she delves into the complexities of human relationships and the inner lives of her characters. Her works are valued for their sincerity and their ability to capture the essence of the human condition.
Mid-Victorian Glasgow may have seemed totally respectable on the surface but there were undercurrents. When the American Civil War brings ruin to the cotton industry in Glasgow, riches are in danger of turning into poverty. Complex love affairs, treachery and murder lead the story to an ending which is gripping and unexpected.