Whose Turn for the Stairs?

This is an utterly charming story about twelve families and their tightly knit street in 1950s Maryhill. Following the end of the war, the close rebuilds its ties, and the strong sense of community and friendly neighbourhood bonds are soon back in place.

There is young love for Rhea and Robert; a surprising new start for James; a change of direction for George; and all overseen by the matriarch of the street - Granny Thomson. And of course, all buoyed up by a big helping of Scottish humour and strength of spirit.

Yet, it is not all perfect in their world: the families have to deal with poverty, religious bigotry, racism, heartbreak, lies, violence, and death.

But the powerful friendships cannot ultimately be broken. In Robert Douglas's first novel, he recreates a time and place particular to Glasgow but to which everyone will relate.

Whose Turn for the Stairs? is a story filled with both highs and lows, perfectly capturing the essence of a community resilient in the face of adversity.