Glasgow Women’s Library

Melynda Jarratt, author of “War Brides” and “Captured Hearts” visits from Canada along with Mrs Boone, genuine war bride returning to her original home country, to talk about Melynda’s new book and Mrs Boone’s many wonderful experiences.

When terrible things are happening in the world, Margaret Atwood’s poetry helps me to face them.

Transports you to Canada in 1867, to the wilderness and terrible weather endured by Scots who emigrated there.

An astonishing and poignant book that will resonate with all those of us with migrant ancestors.