Perseverance Place: A compelling saga of community and friendship

Brabazon Nairns and her family are forced into bankruptcy and move into a tiny flat in Perseverance Place. They must learn to start anew, but the Place soon numbers them amongst their own, including their former employee, Tom Lambert, who is determined to take revenge on those he believes did him wrong.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 10 October 2022
Publisher: Canelo

When Brabazon Nairns family make their home in one of the tiny flats of Perseverance Place, it is because her husband has been forced into bankruptcy. They must relinquish their fine brewers mansion, although they vow to recover it. Brabazon and Duncan find, to their relief, that the Place soon numbers them amongst their own. Apart from their former employee, Tom Lambert, a man who will stop at nothing to take revenge on those he is convinced did him wrong, there are other inhabitants who have their own secrets and agendas. As the Nairns try to navigate their new life in the Place, they are drawn into a web of intrigue and danger that threatens to destroy everything they have worked for. Brabazon must learn to start anew, to trust those around her, and to fight for what is right, even when it seems like the odds are against her.

The novel is set in the bustling city of Glasgow in the early 1900s, a time of great change and opportunity. The Nairns are a wealthy and influential family, with a long history in the brewing industry. However, their fortunes take a turn for the worse when their brewery is forced to close due to economic downturns and competition from larger companies. Brabazon, the head of the family, is determined to save their legacy and will stop at nothing to achieve this goal.

As the Nairns settle into their new home in Perseverance Place, they are immediately drawn into the lives of their neighbors. They meet Tom Lambert, a former employee of their brewery who is now working as a janitor in the building. Tom is a bitter and angry man, convinced that the Nairns wronged him in some way and is determined to seek revenge. He begins to stalk the Nairns, watching their every move and gathering information about their activities.

Brabazon and Duncan are initially oblivious to Tom's presence, but they soon begin to sense that something is wrong. They hire a private investigator to look into Tom's past and discover that he has a history of violence and criminal behavior. They also learn that he has a connection to a powerful criminal organization that is involved in illegal activities in the city.

As the stakes rise, Brabazon and Duncan find themselves in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. They must navigate the complex web of politics and corruption that surrounds them, while also trying to protect their family and their business. They are aided in their quest by a few loyal friends, including a police officer named Sergeant McLeod who is determined to bring Tom to justice.

However, the road to justice is not an easy one. Tom is a skilled and ruthless criminal, and he is not willing to give up easily. He uses his connections to the criminal organization to his advantage, and he puts the Nairns and their family in great danger. Brabazon must use all of her skills and resources to outsmart him and bring him to justice before it is too late.

In the end, Brabazon and Duncan are able to overcome their obstacles and bring Tom to justice. They are able to recover their brewery and their reputation, and they are able to rebuild their lives. The novel ends on a hopeful note, with the Nairns and their neighbors working together to create a better future for themselves and their community.

Perseverance Place is a gripping Scottish saga of strife and starting over, perfect for fans of Tessa Barclay and Val Wood. It is a story of resilience, determination, and the power of community. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a better tomorrow.

Weight: 270g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800327580