The Furies

In The Furies, Alex Morris, grappling with the devastating loss of her fiancé, relocates from London to Edinburgh to restart her life as a drama therapy teacher at a school for troubled teens known as "The Unit." As she navigates the challenges of connecting with her difficult students, she unexpectedly finds that discussing Greek tragedies helps them open up, leading to deeper explorations of fate and responsibility. Yet, as these ancient tales resonate with her students, Alex must confront the consequences of intertwining fiction with their harsh realities. This psychologically complex novel delves into themes of obsession, loss, and the dark connections that bind us even as they threaten to lead us astray.