First published 2011
Chris Herring takes readers into the heart of England's Peak District through a collection of interconnected stories. The tales follow various characters who find themselves drawn to the rugged moors, limestone dales, and stone villages of this ancient landscape. A hiker discovers more than scenic views on the Pennine Way. A local farmer faces changes that threaten generations of tradition. A city dweller seeks refuge in the hills but finds the countryside holds its own complications. Each story reveals how the Peak District shapes the people who live and travel there. Herring captures both the beauty and the challenges of this distinctive region, showing how landscape and human nature interweave. The characters must navigate personal crossroads while surrounded by some of England's most dramatic scenery. At its heart, this collection celebrates the connection between place and identity.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, adventure, contemporary
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, sense-of-place
Setting: England, Peak District
Period: 21st-century
Hardcover · Halsgrove