Fayne

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In the late nineteenth century, Charlotte Bell grows up at Fayne, a vast estate straddling the England-Scotland border, isolated by her devoted father, Lord Henry Bell, due to a mysterious condition. Strong-willed and curious, Charlotte thrives in the moorlands, learning the bog's treacherous and healing ways from Byrn, an enigmatic hired man. Her idyllic life is overshadowed by a striking portrait of her mother, a beautiful Irish-American heiress who died giving birth to Charlotte, and her older brother, Charles, who passed away shortly after. When Charlotte’s thirst for knowledge threatens the estate’s boundaries, her father defies tradition and hires a tutor to educate her as he would a son. However, their explorations of the bog uncover an unexpected artefact, prompting her father to arrange a cure for her condition, shattering Charlotte's world. This journey of discovery leads Charlotte to confront family secrets and the essence of her identity, intertwining themes of science, magic, love, and the power of storytelling. The narrative is a magnificent exploration of gender constructs and personal growth, praised for its engaging and beautiful prose.