In Shrinking Violets, Joe Moran explores the hidden world of shyness, providing insights on everything from timidity in lemon sharks to the role of texting in Finnish love affairs. As he seeks answers to the questions that shyness poses, he uncovers the fascinating stories of the men and women who were ‘of the violet persuasion,’ from Charles Darwin to Agatha Christie. Joe Moran explores hoe being shy is a different way of seeing the world that can be both enriching and inspiring.