Robertson, James - News of the Dead
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Description
'To tell the story of a country or a continent is surely a great and complex undertaking; but the story of a quiet, unnoticed place where there are few people, fewer memories and almost no reliable records - a place such as Glen Conach - may actually be harder to piece together. The hazier everything becomes, the more whatever facts there are become entangled with myth and legend. . .'
Deep in the mountains of north-east Scotland lies Glen Conach, a place of secrets and memories, fable and history. In particular, it holds the stories of three different eras, separated by centuries yet linked by location, by an ancient manuscript and by echoes that travel across time.
In ancient Pictland, the Christian hermit Conach contemplates God and nature, performs miracles and prepares himself for sacrifice. Long after his death, legends about him are set down by an unknown hand in the Book of Conach.
Generations later, in the early nineteenth century, self-promoting antiquarian Charles Kirkliston Gibb is drawn to the Glen, and into the big house at the heart of its fragile community.
In the present day, young Lachie whispers to Maja of a ghost he thinks he has seen. Reflecting on her long life, Maja believes him, for she is haunted by ghosts of her own.
News of the Dead is a captivating exploration of refuge, retreat and the reception of strangers. It measures the space between the stories people tell of themselves - what they forget and what they invent - and the stories through which they may, or may not, be remembered.
Delivery
Delivery
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Delivery Costs
UK (GB) Mainland |
Orders over £80 - Free Orders under £80 - £5.95 Orders under £80 and containing age restricted products - £8.95 |
Isle of Arran |
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Express |
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International* |
We can help ship overseas and often ship to Australia, USA and Europe. Our international delivery costs are listed below: Europe - £21 Worldwide - £37 We do not send products overseas that require Age Verification such as Alcohol, Knives or Butane. Some smaller items have a lower rate of delivery such as books - see the specific item for details. Due to the nature of some overseas locations, we reserve the right to refuse delivery without reason. In the event of this a full refund will be issued. Please note we only accept UK Credit and Debit cards using the 3DSecure process or PayPal. |
BFPO* |
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Click & Collect – In Store |
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Delivery Times
Standard |
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Express |
We aim to dispatch your order Monday - Friday (Guaranteed by 1pm - next working day). |
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Returns
Returns
14 day return policy
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