Kirsty MacDonald is a crofter on the idyllic Westisle in the Hebrides, an island she now owns. Her son, 'the wee Ruari', has started school on the mainland, travelling by boat across the Sound to Clachan. Being separated from her son during the week is a wrench for Kirsty. Twice widowed, she misses the boy's father, who was tragically drowned, and also her husband's brother, who became her second husband - and secretly loved her. Kirsty is not left entirely alone though. As autumn arrives she is kept busy preparing for the winter and finds herself fully involved in the lives of her fellow islanders: fisherman Jamie, who is like her own son; his friend Euan; and new arrival Enac. It is the appearance of a Canadian and his daughter that causes the biggest waves in the small community however. Kirsty is opposed to change but she soon comes to learn that not all change is to be resisted.
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Kirsty MacDonald is a crofter on the idyllic Westisle in the Hebrides, an island she now owns. Her son, Wee Ruari, has started school on the mainland, travelling by boat across the Sound to Clachan, and being separated from her son during the week is a wrench for Kirsty. Twice widowed, she misses the boy’s father, who was tragically drowned, and also her husband’s brother, who became her second husband – and secretly loved her. Kirsty is not left entirely alone though. As autumn arrives she is kept busy preparing for the winter and finds herself fully involved in the lives of her fellow islanders: fisherman Jamie, who is like her own son, his friend Euan and new arrival Enac. However, it is the appearance of a Canadian and his daughter that causes the biggest waves in the small community. Kirsty is opposed to change but soon comes to learn that not all change is to be resisted. ‘Her Highland crofters emerge from the pages as true friends’ Mirror
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Lillian Beckwith (Lillian Comber) was born in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, in 1916. She went to live in the Hebrides before the Second World War and stayed there for nearly twenty years, living first on Elgol, Isle of Skye, and later on the nearby and smaller Isle of Soay. Her hilarious initiation into crofting life is captured in the heart warming book 'The Hills is Lonely'. She acquired her own cottage, and living and working on her own croft gave rise to a series of magical Hebridean books such as 'The Sea For Breakfast'. She retired to the Isle of Man, where she died in 2004.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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For anyone who longs for the image of life on the Hebridean Islands,the humour of the locals,Lillian Beckwith captures this completely.
I am delighted to see her books back in print.
I am delighted to see her books back in print.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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A sequel to Lilian Beckwith's book, 'An Island Apart', this is easy to read, with an unexpected twist in the tale - or tail? Enjoyable.
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Lillian Beckwith seems to capture the true essence of life in the islands and through her superb writing relays it to the reader.
I have most of her books and enjoy each and every one.
I have most of her books and enjoy each and every one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Most enjoyable
A really good read, very amusing and the descriptions of people and places are so good - a hard life but the people make the most of it and have good times too.
Published 8 days ago by Mrs Pamela Wallis
3.0 out of 5 stars
I prefer the books about Lillian herself
I did enjoy reading this, but not as much as the original Lillian Beckwith series beginning with The Hills is Lonely. Somehow there was more reality in those than in this book. Read more
Published 9 days ago by J. Domin
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great read
Loved this book first time round and enjoyed it just as much this time, a great classic, and well worth the read.
Published 15 days ago by Bridget Donald
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Lillian Beckwith
Very enjoyable. Yet another excellent book from Lillian Beckworth. Would like to see more of them on Kindle in the future.
Published 16 days ago by David Fairclough
3.0 out of 5 stars
avid reader
This was just a story which, although interesting, didn't have the depth I would have liked. Characters not very revealing.
Published 1 month ago by trudy coomber
5.0 out of 5 stars
Blissful
An enjoyable book which allowed me to relax and imagine the world of Kirsty and family and their island life,no dark plots just gentle reading from a superb author,I think it might... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. V. Betts
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another time, another way of life.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book, and the characters in it. The harshness of life and the tough conditions made for interesting glimpses into a different time and place. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gill-EJ
4.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining and humorous
I enjoyed this book almost as much as the other Lilian Becwith novels. Even if one is not familiar with Hebradian jargon, it is easily understood and entertaining. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Joan Pretorius
3.0 out of 5 stars
rather disappointing
In the past I have really enjoyed Ms Beckwith's autobiographical books but this was the first fiction book of hers I have read. Read more
Published 1 month ago by jac
3.0 out of 5 stars
an OK read
A very gentle story that you don't have to think about. Set on a remote Scottish island, the author brings the area to life in her descriptions. Read more
Published 1 month ago by ElaineG
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