This little introduction is wonderfully atmospheric, drawing the reader into the story and urging them to keep reading to find out more.
We are introduced to two residents of St Kilda, a remote Scottish island which was abandoned in 1930.
First we are introduced to Fred, who is in 1940, and in a German prison. He uses memories of the island to get through the dark days of torture and misery.
The other character is Rachel, who was a child when her mother, grandmother and her were evacuated from the island. She has little recollection of the island and her mother is reluctant to talk about it.
It is an intriguing introduction and I would be curious to see where it goes.
We are introduced to two residents of St Kilda, a remote Scottish island which was abandoned in 1930.
First we are introduced to Fred, who is in 1940, and in a German prison. He uses memories of the island to get through the dark days of torture and misery.
The other character is Rachel, who was a child when her mother, grandmother and her were evacuated from the island. She has little recollection of the island and her mother is reluctant to talk about it.
It is an intriguing introduction and I would be curious to see where it goes.