Publisher's Synopsis
'The Trouble with Sophie Gresham' is the story of a scientist passionately in love with a linguist against the background of major advances in molecular medicine and the imminent arrival in our midst of genetically modified people. Based on the latest chromosome research at institutes around the world but written entirely in lucid prose, this earthy novel driven by character and dialogue is unusual in showing the emotional life of a researcher on the brink of slowing down the ageing process and scotching inherited diseases at source. Its themes of erotic love, fear of the promise of biotechnology, and three kinds of jealousy is a volatile mix that builds to an explosive climax.