Trouble Was by Charlotte Edwardes review – a sharp child’s eye view of adult neglect The summer of 1976 is often remembered as a pivotal moment in British history – a time of economic crisis, social unrest, and a sweltering heatwave that left its mark on the nation's psyche.
For novelist Charlotte Edwardes, this era has become a rich source of inspiration for her debut novel, Trouble Was.
Edwardes' novel offers a searing portrayal of adult inadequacy through the eyes of nine year old Frank, who finds himself at the center of a maelstrom of marital breakdown, mental health struggles, and societal pressures.