Heartland

by John MacKay

Hebrides (2)

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A man tries to build for his future by reconnecting with his past, leaving behind the ruins of the life he has lived. Iain Martin hopes that by returning to his Hebridean roots and embarking on a quest to reconstruct the ancient family home, he might find new purpose. But as Iain begins working on he old blackhouse, he uncovers a secret from the past, which forces him to question everything he ever thought to be true. Who can he turn to without betraying those to whom he is closest? His show more ailing mother, his childhood friend and his former love are both the building - and stumbling - blocks to his new life. Where do you seek sanctuary when home has changed and will never be the same again? show less

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A story from Carloway, Isle of Lewis, in Scotland. Interesting, if slightly drawn out.

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General Fiction, Fiction and Literature
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823.92Literature & rhetoricEnglish & Old English literaturesEnglish fiction1900-2000-
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HQ728 .M335Social sciencesThe family. Marriage, Women and SexualityThe Family. Marriage. WomenThe family. Marriage. Home
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