First published 2023
Burned out and disillusioned, geographer James Herriot escapes his stifling life for a remote Scottish village. As he immerses himself in the rugged landscape and tight-knit community, Herriot's eyes are opened to the profound relationship between people and their environment. But when a local crisis threatens to upend the village, he must choose between retreating back to his old life or finding the courage to fight for this newfound home.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, contemporary, academic
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Scotland, Scottish Village
Period: 20th Century
244 pages · Hardcover · Extremis Publishing Ltd.