Fran Young was raised by her mother, who was a nurse and a gifted writer. Storytelling was an integral part of her upbringing. Young has now translated the desire to write that her mother instilled...view moreFran Young was raised by her mother, who was a nurse and a gifted writer. Storytelling was an integral part of her upbringing. Young has now translated the desire to write that her mother instilled in her into the writing of this novel.view less