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Craving respectability and determined to create a stable life for herself and her daughter, Ann Brown treads a thin line between duty and desire as she makes choices with far-reaching consequences. In quiet, reflective moments, she’s all too aware of what she has left behind, and the subtle ache of unfulfilled dreams clings to her through even the happiest of days. Meanwhile, Kay Starr’s ‘Wheel of Fortune’ plays in her mind, reminding her that life can turn on a sixpence, giving in one moment and taking away in the next.
The Cruellest Month is the second novel in the Ann Brown trilogy. Tender, gripping and deeply human, it follows Ann into the 1970s as she navigates her way through adult life with indomitable humour and optimism. It’s a story of resilience, of love and longing, of truth and lies. But most of all, it’s a story of digging deep to find courage when the wheel turns against you.
"The book is a roller coaster of sweet family exchanges, laughs and then some very emotive moments in the book. Overall, you are left with the surety of an enduring mother's love."
J. Byers
"Sam Young captures the mood and spirit of the time with wonderful cultural references that make you feel like you are right there with Ann as she tries to build a happy life for herself and her family."
D. McDaniel
"I love you, Walter Green… broke me every time, and by the end of the book, my heart was wrenched out. Beautifully crafted and deeply affecting. Well done again, Sam. Incredibly powerful writing."
W. McC
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