The Scorpion House is a memoir of an African childhood that is both shocking & inspiring. It is the story of Fay a little girl growing up in Rhodesia in the 1940s & 50s within a deeply dysfunctional family. Originally from a privileged background Fays father becomes a feckless & irresponsible alcoholic. Her unhinged & unpredictable mother neglects her children but also evokes sympathy as an artistic animal-obsessed woman trapped in a desperate situation. Fays parents lead chaotic rootless lives that will leave the reader flabbergasted. Seen through the eyes of a child this unique story is often funny & uplifting. From Hollywood to guns & nuns this gripping tale will engage & enthral readers leaving them incredulous & entertained. In the tradition of the best-selling Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth The Scorpion House is a poignant riveting read.