Robertson, James
News of the Dead
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241986622
- author:
- Robertson, James
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Deep in north-east Scotland lies Glen Conach, a place shrouded in secrets and memories. Here, three distinct eras converge, bound together by an ancient manuscript and echoes that transcend time.
The Book of Conach, penned by an unknown hand, chronicles the life of Christian hermit Conach, who contemplated God and nature before his sacrifice. Centuries later, self-promoting antiquarian Charles Kirkliston Gibb is drawn to the Glen, seeking refuge in its fragile community. Meanwhile, young Lachie whispers tales of a ghost he's seen, echoing the experiences of Maja, whose long life has been haunted by her own ghosts.
This captivating exploration delves into the spaces between stories people tell about themselves - what they forget and what they invent - and the stories that shape their memories. A nuanced portrayal of refuge, retreat, and the reception of strangers, News of the Dead is a thought-provoking read.
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