The Weather Woman

In Sally Gardner's atmospheric novel set in 18th-century England, Neva Friezland navigates a world filled with deception and chance, armed with the extraordinary ability to predict the weather. To engage with men of science and gain independence, she disguises herself as a man and uses an automaton created by her father. However, her burgeoning feelings for a charismatic young man complicate her precarious balance between identity and ambition. As she challenges the norms of her time, the stakes become increasingly high for Neva in a society that often stifles women's potential.