Across windswept shores and old family secrets, a tale unfolds of fate, memory, and the power of story. This historical novel blends Icelandic saga echoes with intimate character drama, letting a close-knit island community reveal how the past shapes the present. Rich dialogue, vivid settings, and a tone that balances reverence with human warmth invite readers to follow lives braided by ancestry, faith, and love.
Set among Lerwick’s knitters, storytellers, and ministers, the book threads together lives stretched between myth and modernity. It centers on Liot Borson and his kin, their ties to Gisli the saga-hero, and a broader cast who wrestle with duty, loss, and the pull of promised futures. With careful pacing and atmosphere, it explores how memory and myth influence choices, often in quiet, lasting ways.
Experience highlights:
- Lyrical, saga-inspired storytelling set in a Northern island world.
- Rich character portraits tied to family history, faith, and community.
- Moments of romance, sacrifice, and moral reflection that drive the plot.
- A sense of place that blends traditional tales with personal, contemporary concerns.
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with a strong sense of lineage, folklore atmosphere, and character-driven drama.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the story of Liot Borson and Karen Sabiston, two individuals whose lives are intertwined amidst the harsh realities of 19th-century Shetland Islands. The author vividly portrays a society governed by ancient traditions and superstitions, where personal vendettas and religious beliefs deeply influence the fates of individuals. The narrative explores the complexities of human nature, the corrosive power of jealousy, and the enduring strength of love. The author masterfully weaves together themes of justice, vengeance, and the struggle to reconcile personal desires with duty. This book offers a penetrating look into a bygone era, highlighting the universal human frailties and aspirations that transcend time and place. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331272564_0
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Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781331272564
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781331272564
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Anbieter: Buchpark, Trebbin, Deutschland
Zustand: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 260 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 25918385/1
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