A Capital Union

A super Scottish novel (and a bold first book) that should have been rewarded; brilliantly researched with an interesting political theme (the SNP in wartime) - mainly set in Edinburgh during the Second World War. A curious and readable mix of the romantic and the hard-edged.' -- Alan Warner, Books of the Year selection in Herald Scotland
Startlingly accomplished ... Victoria Hendry's impressive debut novel wastes no words. The voice of her young narrator is brisk and assured, like youth itself ... As the story gathers momentum so does Hendry's prose, raising itself to poetry as her heroine confronts that famous tension within Scots and Scotland which many of us recognise.' -- Julie Davidson, * Sunday Herald *
A novel of great intelligence and fluency whose finely drawn characters challenge conventional perceptions of nationality and identity.' -- Margaret Elphinstone
A Capital Union is a capital idea in the current political climate, particularly. ...This novel shows the terrible strain that ideological and military conflict can place on individuals beyond the battlefield itself.' - -- Martin Philip * Edinburgh Review *
‘A deftness of touch … A historically illuminating novel, compelling page-turner …from a fresh and accomplished new voice.’ -- Kritikus
A highly successful debut that we would recommend without reservation.'