A Scottish Number One Bestseller and Book of the Month.
A novel of family drama and long-hidden secrets, set in the beautiful Scottish countryside, from the bestselling author of The Legacy of Elizabeth Pringle.
''Evocatively drawn'' Sunday Times ''Rich, layered and compelling, Wark''s debut was impressive; with this novel she has really hit her stride'' Yorkshire Post ''A deeply satisfying work of pure imagination'' Damian Barr, author of You Will Be Safe Here ''Beautiful and atmospheric'' Alistair Moffat, author of The Hidden Ways ''Rich and pleasing'' Allan Massie, The Scotsman ''Beautifully written'' Daily Mail ''One to savour'' Sunday Express ''An epic masterpiece'' Philippa Perry
Scotland, 1950s
Walter MacMillan is bewitched by the clever, glamorous Jean Thompson and can''t believe his luck when sh
