EVELYN HOOD - A Certain Freedom

London England, Time Warner, 2005. First Edition, Binding: Cloth, Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 0316860867 Hadrback Hardback. First Edition. After the death of his wife, Hamilton Forsyth scandalises the small Ayrshire town of Saltcoats by departing for pastures unknown. His three adult children are left reeling with shcok - and with the family ironmongery shop to run. Walter, the sone and heir, seems set to manage the business and marry the suitable Clarissa Pinkerton. Belle, with her good head for figures, will do the accounts and run the house for Walter. The youngest, Morna, needs to find an occupation. And, in 1909, the best occupation for a woman of her class is to marry..407 pp.