Laura Marney is a distinguished author whose writing is recognized for its distinctive blend of black humor and contemporary themes, setting her apart within the literary landscape. As a member of the esteemed Glasgow G7 writers' group, her contributions span novels and short stories, showcasing a unique narrative voice. Marney's engagement with storytelling extends beyond the page, as she also crafts scripts for theatre and radio. Furthermore, she shares her expertise by teaching creative writing at the University of Glasgow, nurturing the next generation of writers.
Everyone's on antidepressants, suffering from Post Romantic Stress Disorder, especially Daphne, who's just been dumped by lily-livered Donnie. Being unhappy is embarrassing, and therefore intolerable, and so everyone's secretly on the happy pills.
Lack of funds force Trisha, an unsentimental lonely boozer Iving in Glasgow, to return to her previous profession as a pharmaceutical rep, pouring tea and telling jokes to sad burnt-out GPs. The only good news is that Steven, her increasingly distant teenage son, is about to move back in with her. The bad news is that Bob, her ex-husband, wants the house. Trisha's mind is unexpectedly made up when she inherits a place in the Highlands. Having pictured a rural idyll, she finds rain, sheep, a jaywalking dog and kamikaze midges. And more rain. Her social life is so limited that she even contemplates joining the Inversnechty Mental Health Awareness Group just for the craic. Then three nurses on holiday leave from Saudi invite Trisha to a ceilidh. A night of whisky-fuelled high jinks with a frozen salmon ensues which leads to a significant encounter with Spider, the local Lothario, and a dramatic discovery that will change Trisha's future forever.