Edith Holler

Set in 1901 England, this story follows young Edith Holler, who feels trapped in her family's dilapidated theater in Norwich. Inspired by local legends, she decides to write a play about Mawther Meg, a figure associated with a gruesome local delicacy. When her father becomes engaged to the enigmatic Margaret Unthank, heir to the Beetle Spread fortune, Edith must defend her father, the theater, and her creative ambitions from Margaret's ominous influence. The narrative blends humor, vivid characters, and enchanting illustrations, exploring themes of control and truth.