Meg Henderson is a journalist and author whose novels are frequently set in pre-war and wartime Glasgow. Her writing, often drawing from personal family experiences, portrays the complexities of human relationships and the social conditions of her time. Henderson combines her journalistic insight with a deep understanding of her homeland, crafting evocative and insightful works. Her books invite readers into the world of past Glasgow through compelling narratives and authentic characters.
This is a moving story of a woman sending her pilot son away to fight in the Second World War. Nancy's son, Calli is shot down in 1943 and his body is never found. For more than 50 years she is unable to accept his death, then finally the missing plane is found. But there is still a feeling of life attached to Calli.