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The book revolves around a Scottish family, the McLeods. The books starts out in June of 1989 with Paul McLeod, recently widowed, taking a vacation in Greece. There are flashbacks to his past life with his wife, how they met, and raising their three sons.
Six years later, it's June again and Paul McLeod has just passed away. The three sons are gathered together with their wives and families in Scotland to pay homage to their father. This section is narrated by Fenno, the eldest son who is an expa ...more
Six years later, it's June again and Paul McLeod has just passed away. The three sons are gathered together with their wives and families in Scotland to pay homage to their father. This section is narrated by Fenno, the eldest son who is an expa ...more
In June of 1989 we meet Paul McLeads. He is touring Greece after his wife's death as a way to put the pieces back together. While in Greece he meets a young female artist Fern who he becomes friends with.
In June of 1995 we meet Fenno McLeads returning to Scotland for his fathers funeral. Trying to rebond with his brothers and ponder a request from a close family member.
In June of 1999 we meet Fern again. Pregnant and questioning what the future holds for her.
In each of these seperate but connec ...more
In June of 1995 we meet Fenno McLeads returning to Scotland for his fathers funeral. Trying to rebond with his brothers and ponder a request from a close family member.
In June of 1999 we meet Fern again. Pregnant and questioning what the future holds for her.
In each of these seperate but connec ...more
It was interesting to read how this tale weaved. However, some of the flashing back into time/memory was hard to discern from the present.
After reading 10 pages I decided not to waste any more time. Sorry.
It was OK.
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