25 Library Terrace

(Hardback)

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Every house tells a story. Every woman has a story to tell.

25 Library Terrace is a house in Edinburgh where lives are changed.

In 1911, new resident Ursula Black embraces women's suffrage in the form of census protest, discovers vegetarianism, and learns just how difficult it can be to bring up someone else's children.

In 1931, the house becomes part of a radical experiment in a different way of living, and a family secret from the past is uncovered.

In 2011, Tess Dutton needs somewhere to live in the wake of a failed relationship and is introduced to a rather unusual landlady.

In 2022, delayed by the pandemic, it's another census year for Scotland, and as Edinburgh's residents are able to gather once more, the strands of four generations at 25 Library Terrace are finally woven together.

25 Library Terrace is a deeply satisfying novel about strong and determined women who grasp their own destiny and help other women to grasp theirs. At its centre stands the house, a reminder that however our lives change over the years, the things that matter love, kindness, stories and good recipes stay the same.

Reviews

Praise for The Sewing Machine:

"A tapestry of strong characters and accomplished writing." -- Herald Scotland

"A hopeful and poignant debut that lingers long after the final page." -- Helen Sedgwick, author of The Comet Seekers

"An extraordinarily accomplished and beautiful debut novel woven with historical detail." -- Rachel Lucas, author of Wildflower Bay

"A fascinating story, told with simplicity, skill and warmth. Deft handling of different timelines, a true gift for portrayal of place and time, and a fine, flowing style make for an easy read in the best possible sense." -- Lev Parikian, author of Why Do Birds Suddenly Disappear

Author Bio

Natalie Fergie published her first novel, The Sewing Machine, in 2017. She is a textile enthusiast, and has spent the last ten years running a one-woman dyeing business, sending parcels of unique yarn and thread all over the world. Before this she had a career in nursing and now lives near Edinburgh.