|summary=This debut novel centres around the aftermath of World War One - the Great War. A trail of devastation and tragedy engulfs the country and Speller introduces us to one particular family, the Emmetts, as various members attempt to re-build their shattered lives. Elizabeth Speller was kind enough to [[The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Speller|talk to Bookbag]].
If this book appeals then you might like to read [[Burnt Shadows by Kamila Shamsie]]. We've also enjoyed Elizabeth Speller's autobiographical work [[The Sunlight on the Garden: A Family in Love, War and Madness by Elizabeth Speller|The Sunlight on the Garden]].