1944. Something has happened in Europe. Fearing the approach of war to Britain, Terry and Hugh retreat from their home to the remote highlands of Scotland, prepared to live a simple existence together whilst the fighting resolves itself far away. Encouraged by Terry, Hugh begins a journal to note down the highs and lows of this return to nature, and to process their concerns of the oncoming danger. But as the sounds of guns by night grow louder, the grim prospect of encroaching war threatens to invade their cherish isolation and demolish any hope of future peace.
Ian Macpherson
Ian Macpherson was a Canadian poet, writer, and editor known for his most famous work, "The Bone Pedlar." His literary style was characterized by vivid imagery, introspective themes, and a deep connection to nature. Macpherson's key contributions to literature include exploring the complexities of the human experience with honesty and vulnerability.