Islands of Mercy

''A hell of a read'' Sunday Times

''Triumphant, and beautifully told...one of the best novelists writing today'' Sara Collins, Guardian

All must gamble with their fate. But not all can win...

In the city of Bath, in the year 1865 Jane Adeane, renowned for her restorative skills, is convinced that some other destiny will one day show itself to her.

But when she finds herself torn between a dangerous af...