Blackpool, 1938.
Miss Margaret Finch - a demure young woman - has begun work in a position that relies upon her discretion and powers of observation. Then, her path is crossed by the disgraced Rector of Stiffkey, who is the subject of a national scandal.
Margaret is determined to discover what really lies behind the headlines, but her own troubles are never far away. Her fear that history is about to repeat itself means she needs to uncover the truth urgently: is Davidson a maligned hero or an exploiter of the vulnerable?
“Lyrical, haunting, fabulously evocative.” - ELODIE HARPER
“A story of hunger - for love, belonging and fame at any cost.” - KATE RIORDAN
“Utterly transporting, piercingly honest and intimate, this novel is one to cherish.” - INGRID PERSAUD
“Original, intelligent and beautifully written.” - DAILY MAIL