Sun on Snow

Perthshire Cycle #3

by Alexandra Raife

No one really wants Kate at Allt Farr, the rambling house in Scotland that sometimes seems more of an albatross than an inheritance to the Munro family. A fragile 'townie', Kate is unused to the rigours of country life, particularly in winter, and constantly finds herself irritates Max Munro with her ignorance. But her gentle ways and cheerful willingness to tackle any chore quickly endear her to Max's mother and sisters, and when disaster strikes, Kate finds that she has earned a place at the heart of the family.

Genres: Fiction

343 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Sue]

(Known as 'Until the Spring' in the US)

Kate goes to stay at an old house in Scotland. She's fragile and frightened, and the Munro family - ascerbic Grannie, hard-working Harriet, the widowed Joanna and the irritable Max - are not at all pleased that she has been sent there.

She makes a lot of mistakes, but her gentle character is the catalyst for a lot of changes. Great characterisation, excellent writing with a mixture of serious and lighter moments, some important issues with poignancy, even sadness in places. If the conclusion is a tad dramatic, it works well and the ending is hopeful, with important plot points tied up and a few plans left open.

Thoroughly enjoyable, both on first reading, and on re-reading fourteen years later. Highly recommended.