MAKING HER DEBUT
A Small Town Affair, the debut novel by Rosie Wallace, focuses on the going-ons in a small Scottish town. The summary says: "Take one small Scottish town where everyone thinks they know everyone else's business. Add three households: MP Mike Andrews, his wife Gill and two young children; Church of Scotland minister Tom Graham, his wife Ali, two teenage daughters and an afterthought; 60-something local businessman Jack Caldwell and his childless wife Phyllis. Mix in several large dollops of scandal, some secrets and a tragedy. Turn up the heat and bring to the boil. Season with one eccentric old lady - Minty Oliver - and serve with the tabloid press and a big helping of local gossip."