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Set in the final quarter of the eighteenth century, Mad Barbara follows the story of a young woman grappling with her fathers brutal murder. Driven by grief and a burning need for justice, Barbara shuns society and its distractions, dedicating herself to unmasking her fathers killer. Is it possible that the murderer is a childhood friend, a man who stirs complicated emotions within her? As Barbaras obsession grows, her mother and family friend fear for her sanity. But is Barbara the one losing her mind? Or is the real madness lurking elsewhere? Previously published as These White Hands, this ...

It is the last quarter of the eighteenth century and a young woman discovers the body of her murdered father. In her grief, she tries to make sense of why this sweet man, beloved by all, was struck down and, unlike her mother, is unable to put the incident behind her and return to society. Her lack of interest in romance, the theater and parties convinces her mother and a family friend that Barbara is sinking into madness. But Barbara is determined to uncover her father's murderer at any cost. Could the perpetrator have been her childhood friend, a man for whom her feelings are confused? And is Barbara really mad, or does the madness belong to another?

Captain Stephen Sorrell returns from the First World War decorated with the Military Cross but unnerved by the conflict. His mercenary wife has deserted him for 'one of the fellows who stayed behind' and left him responsible for their son, Christopher. A promised position in an antique shop fails to materialise, and Sorrell faces poverty. Despite losing status, he takes a job as a hotel porter, cleaning shoes and carrying luggage. Thus begins the long climb to financial security.