The Hills is Lonely
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Lillian Beckwith's classic tales of crofting life.
The Hebridean Trilogy Series
This series offers a vivid and humorous portrayal of life on a remote Scottish island in the Outer Hebrides. It beautifully captures the unique rhythm of the islanders' daily lives, their quirky customs, and enduring traditions. Through heartfelt observations and witty anecdotes, the narrative explores the cycles of birth, death, and marriage against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty and challenging weather. These books are a warm invitation into a close-knit community, celebrating resilience and finding a sense of belonging.
Recommended Reading Order
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The Loud Halo
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
In her charming account of the rural village of Bruach, Lillian Beckwith paints a vivid picture of life as a Hebridean crofter, introducing a cast of colourful locals including village clown Johnny Comic and the irrepressible Erchy and Hector. With her trademark warmth, wit and lively humour, "Miss Peckwitt" spins a sparkling, unsentimental tale of an idyllic, long-lost way of life. 'For an unsentimental, lively, apparently photographically accurate picture on a Hebridean island, Miss Beckwith's essays or memoirs or stories would be hard to beat.' The Times 'A sparkling book which could well become a Scottish humorous classic' Weekly Scotsman