In her captivating memoir, Frankly, Nicola Sturgeon takes readers from her working-class roots in Ayrshire to the forefront of Scottish politics as the country’s first female and longest-serving first minister. Sturgeon offers an insider’s view of key political moments, including the establishment of the Scottish Parliament, the SNP’s rise to power, the Scottish Independence Referendum, the complexities of Brexit and the unforeseen challenges of the Covid pandemic. With candour and insight, she shares personal achievements and regrets, discusses the challenges of being a woman in a high-stakes political arena and reveals the person behind the public figure. The result will be a deeply personal and revealing memoir from one of Britain’s most significant political leaders of recent times.  

Leading the conversation is Val McDermid, acclaimed crime writer, whose sharp intellect and deep understanding of narrative bring out the stories, reflections, and humour in Sturgeon’s remarkable life. 

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