Catch the Moments As They Fly
is a vividly realised portrait of class, love, and womanhood in mid-twentieth century Scotland, told in Strachan's subtle and delicate prose. A radiant example of historical fiction. On Nicola Sturgeon's list of Best Books of 2023. Spanning the 1930s to the 1960s, CATCH THE MOMENTS AS THEY FLY is a vividly realised portrait of class, ambition and womanhood in a rapidly changing Scotland. Told in Strachan's subtle and delicate prose, it tells the story of Rena—ambitious, attractive, and determined to see her family escape their shameful past. A new town offers a chance at the respectability and independence she craves, but is it enough? When she marries Bobby Young—charming, cosmopolitan and haunted by his own memories—doors begin to open for the couple. Together, they could make their mark on the world—or lose everything they have. Pre- and post-war Scotland are brought to life in this radiant example of historical fiction Fiction.