The Sewing Machine

The Sewing Machine, the first volume in The Sewing Machine: The absolutely charming must-read Scottish debut novel by the bestselling author of 25 Library Terrace fo series, weaves a compelling historical family saga across Scotland and generations. Set against the backdrop of the 1911 Singer factory strike, this novel blends fiction, romance, and the intricate ties of family relationships.

In 1911, Jean's life changes as she joins the strike. Decades later, Connie records coded moments in a notebook, continuing a maternal tradition. Over a century after his grandmother's sewing machine was crafted, Fred discovers hidden documents that reveal four generations of secrets, stitched together through handwritten notes and colourful threads. The narrative unpicks a layered past, one stitch at a time.