Stone Lands: A Journey of Darkness and Light Through Britain’s Ancient Places

The first half of Fiona’s book is a very moving record of her partner’s, Stephen’s, incurable cancer diagnosis intertwined with recollections of the various trips to megalithic stone structures in Britain which they had made. The writing can be powerful, reflecting a personal, subjective response to Stephen’s illness and death, and to visiting megaliths sites.
For me, from Chapter 7 (following Stephen’s death) the book seems to struggle to find a focus, with a record of more visits to megalithic stone structures, both those previously visited and some which were on a wishlist which were tragically never achieved with Stephen. Nevertheless I found this half of the book engaging and informative.

Loved the illustrations by Philip show more Harris, which added to the book, and the occasional brief plans of megalithic sites. show less

This beautifully illustrated book reflects on visits to various standing stones in Great Britain that the author has done, the permanence and change that such stones suggest. It's also a grief memoir dealing with the loss of her partner.

A really good memoir and biography of a certain part in a couples life that is non-fiction. This is coupled with a very personal journey around Stone circles that are important to them in the British Isles. This coupled with the link to lay lines and mysticism makes this a fascinating read.