Martha Douglas encountered several needles in her remarkable yet troubled life. One needle brought anguish while another brought relief One brought pleasure while another disbelief One needle eased suffering amid the horrors of war The final needle brought contentment on a far off shore. In an era of discrimination bold acts of the day Swayed the thoughts of many that never went away Today equality is for everyone with no exemption Martha broke the mould, resulting from much tension. ©mc A historical novel containing authentic unseen period photographs from this gifted Scottish storyteller.