The Yellow-Tail Moth

<p><strong><em>A riveting fast-paced drama about two women their hidden secrets their friendship and the power of nature to heal</em></strong></p><p></p><p>Lily is forced to flee her pristine London home to escape reporters who are hounding her because of accusations levelled against her husband. She hides away in a rundown cottage in a small Derbyshire village. She is deeply unhappy. She hates the countryside the dirt the smells and most of all the creepy woodland next to the cottage.</p><p></p><p>Desperately lonely Lily tries to befriend her neighbour Kathy a naturalist and a recluse who the villagers think is unhinged. Although resistant at first Kathy gradually mellows as Lily starts to share her interest in nature. A surprising connection develops between the two women.</p><p></p><p>Then a young teenager goes missing from the village and all fingers point at Kathy. Tensions escalate rapidly.</p><p></p><p>Lily defends Kathy against the villagers but when disturbing accusations are made about Kathy's past Lily is determined to uncover the truth.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>I was gripped from the outset. Unlikely friendships the healing power of nature the danger of judgementalism the goodness of people all wrapped up in a fascinating story.</strong></p><p> - Fiona Curnow Author of <em>Before the Swallows Come Back</em></p>