After Sophie

The Browne family has lost their matriarch, Sophie. How will Ben and their children and grandchildren cope without her?

Medical advances are slow in preventing childhood illnesses, some proving fatal, such as diphtheria. Can Ben’s grandchildren survive these without the vaccines that are not yet available in the UK?

As the Roaring Twenties progress, the rapid development of the motorcar and motorcycle enable everyday folk to travel faster than ever before. The better off are being offered commercial flights to France and fast Atlantic crossings in luxury ocean liners.

Family secrets, forbidden romance, and a mysterious love note set off a chain of events that ripple through generations. From London galleries to New York shores, discover how one family’s story echoes across a century.