The Tower

Dr. Liv Seppala, a university lecturer, has her world turned upside down when she supports calls for an investigation into child sexual abuse at family visit centres. Threatened by exposure, Lord Maxwell and Professor Victor Holloway set Liv up for disciplinary action and dismissal.

Liv has the support of women from the refuge movement and the campus janitor. But established women in academe, law offices, unions, women’s equality units and child protection services, they distance themselves. As Liv’s struggle unfolds, so too does the story of their complicity. Justine Aspen and Victoria Whitelaw blame Liv and exploit the situation for their own gain. One key figure betrays Liv with the excuse: ‘I just wanted it all to go away for me.’

But it doesn’t all go away for them. Because if there is no justice, and chaos reigns, there is always chance. And Liv might get one after all…

The Tower weaves together the narratives of multiple female characters to craft a thrilling plot that will resonate with anyone who has blown the whistle, experienced retaliation or worked in a culture of spin.