Whitewalls

"Whitewalls" by Christine Richard is a Scottish family saga set in the present day.  The family home on the banks of the River Tweed in southern Scotland is the heart of the family and the haven to which the four generations return on a regular basis.  Four generations of the Douglas's appear on the surface to have a life which is really idyllic - beautiful homes, happy family lives genuine warmth and stability in a fast changing world.  Then, into this "Scottish Eden" real life intrudes and Rosie, the matriarch of the family finds her ordered and lovely world turned upside down.  This book is full of interesting locations, characters, animals, painting, gardens, food and much more including intrigue, triumphs and defeats."