FF Silver by Scott Cairns

Looking for something different this Christmas? If you enjoy historical fiction with a twist or are a fan of Sarah Waters then you should really try Silver by Scott Cairns. Think Tipping the Velvet crossed with Crimson Petal and the White and you will instantly draw on the sensual evocation of Victorian London where secrets and lies make startling bedfellows.

London, 1911 - The death of Avery Silver, an unremarkable, elderly gentleman should not cause a stir but when his daughter , Imogen, identifies his body a shocking secret is brought to light that not only disrupts her life but also makes her question her own identity.

Silver is the story of one man's struggle to come to terms with being born in the wrong body. It is the story of how his daughter, a woman who, when faced with the question of her own heritage, finds some extraordinary answers. It is a novel about identity and love, exploring themes of gender, position, class and sexuality.