All Our Yesterdays by Joel H. Morris

 Set in early 11th century Scotland, this story alternates between Lady Macbeth and the Boy, her son. She is the daughter of a nobleman, and granddaughter of a former Scottish king. At fifteen, she is forced to marry Mormaer of Moray, a violent man.

Her story reveals how Macbeth enters the castle with the blood of her husband on his hands, and she doesn’t know his intentions.

The Boy reveals how he remembers his father’s rage and storming, and yet he wants him back, not Macbeth – the man his mother marries and falls in love with.

As the story progresses is reveals the dynamics between mother and son, and their points of view. Before Macbeth, she is a very protective mother. Once, Macbeth enters their lives she becomes more of an absent parent, which angers the boy even more. This character-driven story delves into the dynamics of those complex characters, but the masculine side of Lady Macbeth for which she is known doesn’t come through in this story.

The writing is accomplished, and it’s a feast for those who enjoy literary writing.

Release date: March 12, 2024

Source: G.P. Putnam's Sons