The Bright Fabric of Life

Worlds apart, two women following their own paths are unexpectedly brought together in this beautifully wrought novel filled with passion, humour and romance.

In Ethiopia, Sylvie has her dreams destroyed when a disastrous childbirth leaves her broken, emotionally and physically, facing a life of misery and rejection from her community. With no money and no way out, all seems lost.

In London, Juliet is struggling with the many challenges facing a female surgeon. Unsure how to balance career, love and life – or manage her inner traumas – she escapes, joining Médecins Sans Frontières to work in Ethiopia. Still, even here, she is confronted with ghosts from her past. Will she find the peace she’s after and a way forward?

How can their tragic stories help bridge the gulf between them? Can they help each other come to terms with their pasts? And will they finally be able to see a brighter future on the horizon? 

Published with the support of global best-selling writer Alexander McCall Smith.

Proceeds from this book go to the Uganda Childbirth Injury Fund https://www.ucif.co.uk/