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Mairi and Sandy reside on a lonely Hebridean island, content in their quiet companionship but without children. When Mairi adopts Thomas from an orphanage, Sandy feels jealous, noting Thomas’s stammer and fragility. As Thomas gains confidence, he grows closer to his foster mother, while Sandy remains emotionally distant. Tragic events force a new understanding between the pair, transforming their bond.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Lillian Beckwith
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