Wheatear: Michael Grey - story 2

by Isabella Muir

One dark night in December, Michael Grey embarks on a search...

Wheatear is the second in a series of short stories tracking the life and times of a young man - Michael Grey – as he realises that so many of the characteristics and habits of the birds he loves to watch are reflected in the people closest to him.

Set in and around Hastings, Sussex, in December 1960, this series brings together the fascinating history and folklore of that area, while exploring the significant social and cultural changes taking place during the 1960s. All the while, wildlife lies at the heart of every story, as a reminder of the critical relationship between mankind and nature.

33 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 5, 2023

About the author

A favourite mantra of mine is that no person should be defined by what they do, so while describing myself as an author, editor, historical researcher and lifelong student might be true, it’s a description that doesn’t capture the whole of me. Certainly, I have loved writing novels, novellas, and short stories, as well as spending more than thirty years as a technical editor. Read any of my stories and you will soon detect my fascination with the recent past, which is where the researcher and student parts of my nature go hand in hand, leading to two MAs – one in writing, the other in contemporary
history.

Then there is the rest of me…Sussex born and bred, half-Italian (and fervently proud of my Italian heritage) - my husband and I love to travel, usually in just one direction – south. A much-loved Scottie dog makes up our trio, accompanying us wherever we go, inevitably involving a campsite or two along the way. When I’m not writing, I’m reading, cooking, enjoying Pilates and when the weather permits, a spot of gardening to help clear the mind and fill our plates with home-grown produce.

Find out more about me and my books by browsing my website at: www.isabellamuir.com