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Lillian Beckwith’s move to the island of Bruach in the Scottish Hebrides marks the beginning of a humorous memoir of island life. After settling into a croft of her own, she navigates the quirks of local customs, encounters an eccentric community, and finds herself in a series of entertaining escapades—from discovering a strange artifact while beachcombing to contributing to a riotous Christmas celebration.
As a seasoned crofter, Beckwith brings a lighthearted perspective to the daily challenges and joys of rural island living, offering readers both humor and genuine insight into the social life and customs of the Hebridean community.
First publish date: 1961
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Lillian Beckwith
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