Guy McCrone's literary world is deeply rooted in the vibrant life of Scotland, particularly his native Glasgow. His novels, often drawing inspiration from his passions for music and the theatre, excel at capturing the authentic atmosphere of past eras and the everyday experiences of their inhabitants. McCrone possessed a keen eye for detail, imbuing his settings with a distinctive, 'Glasgowesque' feel. His writing is characterized by a profound connection to place, a philosophy that he believed allowed for the greatest narrative force.
Brings together three classic novels, Antimacassar City, The Philistines, and The Puritans, which chronicle the life and times of the Moorhouse family as they rise from the obscurity of an Ayrshire farm to the position of great prosperity in Victorian Glasgow.