The Haldanes

A compelling, beautifully-observed story of growing up, of anguish and

friendship, true and false, set in London, Scotland and the Peak

District. The Haldanes were her mother''s family. Not that Pauline had much to do

with them after her mother Barbara deserted her husband and child. But

the Haldanes had money, and money is power. So when, soon after the end

of the First World War, her father goes broke, they are prepared to help

- but at a price. Set in London, Scotland and the Peak District, The

Haldanes is a compelling, beautifully-observed story of growing up, of

anguish and friendship, true and false, during the Twenties when all the

old values and rules are under attack. ''She writes in bright colours

with bold, confident strokes'' Glasgow Herald