Lady of the Butterflies

In the ancient marshlands of Somerset, a place shrouded in mists and magic, a young girl grows up under the shadow of the English Civil War. Her life is marked by the promise of inheriting her late mother's rich estate, but her father's fears and misunderstandings about her scientific passion for butterflies cast a long shadow over her future. The story unfolds in a world where science and superstition collide, and the protagonist's journey is as much about self-discovery as it is about the historical turmoil surrounding her. /n/n The novel delves into the complexities of family dynamics, the struggle for independence, and the pursuit of knowledge in a time when women's interests in science were often dismissed or misunderstood. The lush, atmospheric setting of Somerset serves as a character in its own right, enhancing the narrative's sense of place and time.