Compass Rose : And Other Stories Book

In this collection of contemporary short stories, aspects of humanity are revealed through a variety of characters. Anna, who wreaks revenge on the man she believes killed her sister. Jane, a sad old lady, coping with modern day values as her son faces financial ruin. Eva, from the Ukraine, enjoying a life of luxury in the western world. Julia, a young mother, who discovers her husband is having an affair. An Edinburgh family with a dark secret at its heart. A young woman whose career is in free fall in the aftermath of a love affair. Human fallibility and resilience unfold against various Scottish backgrounds including the city of Edinburgh, a square rigger bound for the Hebrides, and the wild majesty of the Scottish Highlands.