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Orkney
Book • 2013
Orkney by Amy Sackville is a lyrical novel that delves into the complex relationship between a 60-year-old literature professor and his 20-year-old wife, a former student.
The story unfolds on a remote island in the Orkney Islands, where they spend their honeymoon.
The novel is steeped in Scottish folklore and explores themes of love, obsession, and the blurring of reality and myth.
The narrative is characterized by its atmospheric setting and the use of magical realism, creating a sense of mystery and tension.
The story unfolds on a remote island in the Orkney Islands, where they spend their honeymoon.
The novel is steeped in Scottish folklore and explores themes of love, obsession, and the blurring of reality and myth.
The narrative is characterized by its atmospheric setting and the use of magical realism, creating a sense of mystery and tension.
