Wow! Jaw Dropping!

Smouldering Fire by D E Stevenson is a compelling tale that will appeal to many of the reader’s emotions.

Written in 1935 it was a contemporary tale of its day but to the modern reader, it captures a moment in time where there are very different values compared with today.

The action is set in a village in Scotland with an ancient crumbling house at the centre. Needing maintenance but being unable to afford it, the owner rents the house to a couple from London. They play at being Lord and Lady of the manor.

There are a wonderful set of eclectic characters, each very unique. Some come with pretensions, others with fears and many with kind hearts. One of my favourite scenes was Mary Smith visiting her old friend where she displayed her kind nature.