This is the true story of Eve, an English woman, who lived during the turbulent years of the twentieth century. Born into a working-class family, Eve determined early in life to do whatever was necessary to lift herself out of her working-class origins by marrying well and above her station. Blessed with good looks and a vivacious personality, she was largely successful, but along the way endured a number of crises, some of which were of her own making.

David Roberts migrated as a qualified teacher from the United Kingdom. After seventeen years working as a teacher, deputy principal and principal in country New South Wales, he became a university academic. University appointments and consultancies enabled David to travel widely and broaden his horizons. Now retired, he lives with his wife in Adelaide. This is the author's fourth book. Earlier books include One Thing Leads to Another, Easytimes and Graham's Story.