First published 2001
Rathbone weaves together multiple time periods to tell the story of Britain's transformation. The narrative moves between different eras, connecting past and present through recurring themes of power, identity, and social change. Characters from various historical moments face the consequences of political upheaval and cultural shifts that reshape their world. The author examines how ordinary people navigate extraordinary times, revealing the human cost of historical forces. At its heart, this is a story about what it means to belong to a place and a people when both are constantly changing. Rathbone creates a tapestry of British experience that shows how individual lives intersect with the grand sweep of history.
Genres: 20th-century, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-fiction, political-drama
Setting: Albion, Britain
Period: Multiple Time Periods
384 pages · Paperback · Little Brown U.K.