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A Song in the Air
The new novel from the well-loved Scottish storyteller - Isle of Mara, Scotland, 1950s. Shona MacInnes, a crofters daughter, meets much prejudice when she qualifies to train as a vet not least from handsome Ross MacMaster, also a vet. Their fiery relationship turns to love, but soon differences are revealed, and they part. Can they ever be reconciled? Or will Shona find new happiness with gentle Ivar Findlay, who shares her wish to help the people of their beloved island?
248 pages, Hardcover
First published November 1, 2008
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Anne Douglas
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November 5, 2010
I was surprised how much I enjoyed this book.
I do like to read about how our earlier career women struggled to become recognised as equals in a man's world, however, not all are that great. Some become far too clichéd by having silly obstacles thrown their way, or the protagonist becomes “involved” with a rich eligible guy out to use her or some such silly jeopardy which threatens her career (well many of these books can follow that theme).
But this book was excellent. Of course there is a struggle, but its not melodramatic, not pathetic and all the characters are interesting. They're not perfect, or totally evil. There's something they all possess which makes them real. Not overly evil person or overly good heroine or hero.
Its not so brilliantly well written that you're in awe of its content but the book does give you a feeling of immense satisfaction. Definitely a feel good book.
I do like to read about how our earlier career women struggled to become recognised as equals in a man's world, however, not all are that great. Some become far too clichéd by having silly obstacles thrown their way, or the protagonist becomes “involved” with a rich eligible guy out to use her or some such silly jeopardy which threatens her career (well many of these books can follow that theme).
But this book was excellent. Of course there is a struggle, but its not melodramatic, not pathetic and all the characters are interesting. They're not perfect, or totally evil. There's something they all possess which makes them real. Not overly evil person or overly good heroine or hero.
Its not so brilliantly well written that you're in awe of its content but the book does give you a feeling of immense satisfaction. Definitely a feel good book.
January 21, 2016
I loved this book, easy to read, two days. I was unwell at the time so it was a lovely distraction.
Set in the 1950's in an idyllic Scottish remote Island. The characters were believable and it had a few twists and turns I did not expect.
My favourite thing about the book is the title, it is a song I sang for my O grade music. I remembered the words and loved it when one of the main characters sand a few lines from it. This song sums up the beauty of the Island and the wonderful people who make their home there.
Set in the 1950's in an idyllic Scottish remote Island. The characters were believable and it had a few twists and turns I did not expect.
My favourite thing about the book is the title, it is a song I sang for my O grade music. I remembered the words and loved it when one of the main characters sand a few lines from it. This song sums up the beauty of the Island and the wonderful people who make their home there.
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