| Notes |
This is Gunn's last novel. The author examines the relationship between man and nature and also the relationships and tensions that exist between people of different backgrounds and outlooks. [google]
Through a tale of emotional and physical turmoil, he raises some impossible questions about the mystery of life. The action, both deeply tragic and ironically humorous, takes place against the backdrop of the remote coastal Highlands where the influences of nature and Celtic tradition propel the protagonists to their destiny. The questions remain unanswered but the novel ends with a final glimmer of hope and renewal. [amazon] |