More Patina than GleamThis series of poems, based in post war Edinburgh, tell the story of Linda, fleeing with her 11 year old daughter from England and an abusive relationship. In hiding as a ladys companion in one of the citys suburbs, mother and daughter settle into their new life in Elsies rackety house, and encounter a variety of characters who will change their lives forever. More Patina than Gleam celebrates outsiders getting by in hard times the day to day grind of