Mrs Engels

Set in Victorian England, Gavin McCrea's debut novel follows Lizzie Burns, a poor Irish worker, as she embarks on a transformative journey from the Irish slums to the hopes of a new life in London. Amidst the backdrop of revolutionary ideas and societal change, Lizzie grapples with love, duty, and self-discovery, learning that life's realities often differ from expectations. Wry and insightful, her story offers a compelling look at resilience and the human spirit.