This author crafts warm, intelligent, and adult stories, often blending historical and contemporary elements. With a rich background in radio and stage drama, they bring a profound narrative sensibility to their novels. Their works delve into complex relationships, betrayal, and maternal love, frequently set against vivid Scottish landscapes and historical periods. The author's knowledge of history and antique collecting, particularly textiles, lends a unique authenticity and depth to their fiction.
City life in the 19th century was often dramatic: poverty killed, and resurrection men prowled the streets for corpses. But life is improving for William Lang, who's courting Jenny, and forms an unlikely friendship with botanist Dr Thomas Brown. The young couple's relationship blossoms, until seeds of trouble threaten to grow out of control.