The Gifts by Liz Hyder
Set in early Victorian Britain, the tale of five seemingly unconnected women whose fates become drawn together by a magical transformation of two of them, and the ambitions of a surgeon who thinks he’s on a mission from god. A journalistic detective story for one, a crumbling marriage and a feminist adventure. Great atmosphere, compelling characters, and a delightful love story, this has it all. 9 out of 10. Apr 2022