The Haldanes — Caroline Crosby

The Haldanes were her mother's family. Not that Pauline Verity had much to do with them after her mother Barbara deserted her husband and child. But the Haldanes had money, and money is power. So when, soon after the end of the First World War, her father goes broke, they are prepared to help - but at a price. Three strong, active women confront strained family relations in a saga that follows the fortunes of Pauline who, is adopted by the Haldanes.

Set in London, Scotland and the Peak District, THE HALDANES is a compelling, beautifully observed story of growing up, of anguish and friendship, true and false, during the Twenties when all the old values and rules are under attack.