Fiona J Mackintosh

“Move over, Downton Abbey! Fiona J. Mackintosh reimagines the family saga with this daring trilogy that puts women in their rightful place at the centre of the story. Told with panache and filled with vivid and unforgettable characters, Ancestral Virgins draws you into a bygone world that echoes long after its poignant ending."

Keith Donohue, author of the New York Times bestseller The Stolen Child

Ancestral Virgins tells the story of two young women in early 20th century Britain, each bearing the burden of a shocking family secret. As the First World War looms on the horizon, Celia Mapperley and May Hallam discover the devastating power of desire and the fine line between love and exploitation.