The Secrets of Blythswood Square: The gripping and scandalous new 2024 Scottish historical novel from the bestselling author of The Fair Botanists

The Secrets of Bythwood Square is a gripping and beautifully written novel by Sara Sheridan, the author of the 2022 Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year, The Fair Botanists. Set in 1846 Glasgow, the novel follows Charlotte Nicholl, who discovers a secret collection of erotic art tied to her inheritance and must decide whether to sell it or risk shaming her family's good name. Meanwhile, Ellory McHale, a talented working-class photographer, becomes drawn into Charlotte's world and hides secrets of her own. As the truth begins to catch up with both women, will it destroy everything they've fought to build, or set them both free? The book is praised for its intriguing plot, luscious prose, and expert characterisation, and readers are eagerly anticipating the next installment in Sheridan's series.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2024
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

1846. Glasgow is a city on the cusp of great social change, but behind the curtains, neighbors are watching, and rumors of improper behavior spread like wildfire on the respectable Blythswood Square.

When Charlotte Nicholl discovers that the fortune she has been bequeathed by her father is tied up in a secret collection of erotic art, she is faced with a terrible dilemma: sell it and risk shaming her family's good name or lose her home.

An encounter with Ellory McHale, a talented working-class photographer newly arrived in Glasgow, leads Charlotte to hope she has found not only someone who might help her, but also a friend. Yet Ellory is hiding secrets of her own - secrets that become harder to conceal as she finds herself drawn into Charlotte's world.

As the truth begins to catch up with both women, will it destroy everything they've fought to build - or set them both free?

Dripping with intrigue and luscious prose, this sumptuous novel shines a light on a Glasgow long past.

Sheridan's fine writing and expert characterisation just pull you in, so you can hear silk skirts swish and secret doors creak, as if you too are dwelling amongst the bustle of Blytheswood Square.

I loved it!

Karen Campbell

A gripping and beautifully written book!

ES Thomson

Readers love Sara Sheridan's storytelling!

I absolutely love Sara Sheridan's books. They're so easy to get into and so hard to put down.

The Secrets of Bythwood Square is no exception. It's a great story populated with excellent, believable characters.

Weight: 622g
Dimension: 165 x 243 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399701570