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Standing Stones

In 19th Century northern Scotland, Mac McDonnell's traditional way of life is challenged when Lord Gordon lays claim to their island home and threatens to replace farmers and fishermen with sheep. Mac leads a protest, but when evictions turn violent, Mac must decide what he is willing to risk — to protect his family, his sweetheart, Deidre, and his livelihood. Set in 19th Century northern Scotland during the time of the Clearances, Standing Stones won an award for historical fiction and was dubbed "a very promising work" by the Pacific Northwest Writers Association.

Setting
Scotland
Audience
adult
Length
long · 440 pages

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