The Sins of Eden

by Iris Gower

Set in Swansea, just before and during World War II, this novel follows the lives and loves of three rather different women who have been friends since childhood.

575 pages, Paperback

First published July 15, 1990

About the author

Iris Gower (b. 1935) was a Swansea-based novelist. Her historical romances are all set within Swansea and Gower in South Wales.

Iris (real name Iris Davies) was born in Mumbles and lived in Derwen Fawr, a part of Sketty, Swansea. She had four adult children, though her husband of 48 years, Tudor Davies, died on 15 April 2002 after suffering a major stroke. She later lived with a partner, Peter.

She was one of the top-selling authors in the country, and was awarded an MA in Creative Writing by Cardiff University, as well as an Honorary Fellowship at the University of Wales, Swansea. She wrote and published around 40 books including 26 novels.

Gower died at Singleton Hospital, Swansea on 20 July, 2010. She was 75 years old.

Reviews

[Pat Jorgenson Waterchilde · Rating 4 out of 5]

What an enjoyable book! True to human nature, the story revolves around three women before and during WWII. Very well written and engaging and at times a real page turner. I truly enjoyed this book and will read more novels by this engaging author.

[Sylvia Mort · Rating 5 out of 5]

always amazing reads