Diane S ☔'s Reviews > Clear

Mid 1800’s, Scotland. A third of Presbyterians want to start a new Church. The Church of Scotland, of which John zFerguson is one such man, but money needs to be saved, raised before he and his wife, Mary can fulfill this dream. When John is offered a large sum of money to travel 400 miles to evict the last man, a farmer from an island, he agrees. This one act will affect his life and his views in unexpected ways.

There a a stark beauty, simplicity to this story. The prose is beautiful, descriptive and filled with meaning and emotion. The two men and their relationship will foster an understanding of the lives they are living and the changing feelings they are experiencing. Melancholy tone, and the story is one that pulls at the reader, showing how lonely an existence can be.

Reminded me very much of the writings of Emma Donahue, Haven in particular, so if you liked that one you will surely appreciate this story.