Christine Marion Fraser

Christine Marion Fraser grew up in the Govan district of Glasgow in the 1940s and 1950s, one of a large, poor family. At the age of ten she contracted a rare disease which led to months in hospital and her eventual life as a wheelchair user. Yet Christine was always resourceful and never once looked down. She knew that if you looked hard enough, there was always some blue up above the chimneys.

Sequel to: 'Roses Round The Door' (4754). The wheelchair bound author struggles to pursue a career as a writer whilst maintaining a home and a family.

When Robbie Sutherland arrives home for Christmas he doesn't get the warm welcome he craves for from his wife. At the same time Morna Jean Sommero has news that will turn Robbie's life upside down!  Book 1 of series.

It is now 1936 and life goes on for the villagers of Kinvara. Joshua Bowman continues his reign of terror and when Miriam at last stands up to him there are tragic consequences.  Book 4 of series.

Whilst the villagers of Kinvara are welcoming newcomers to their community, the children are enjoying the freedom of summer.  Book 3 of series.

Hannah Sutherland doesn't feel blessed, but the community of Kinvara has taken her to its heart, perhaps she will become a good Kinvara wife after all!  Book 2 of series.

Since childhood they had been inseparable friends: Lorn, Lewis, Ruth and Rachel. The close-knit island community of Rhanna had watched them grow, seeing each other through the bad times. But now they were grown and they faced a harsher world, and all the problems of love and loss for which their tranquil Hebridean childhood could not prepare them.  Book 1 of series.

Continuing the heartwarming story of the author's life which began in Govan. Her love of animals, the joy of marriage and motherhood and the start of a successful writing career are described with warmth and humour, as are the day to day problems and victories of life with a wheelchair.