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Bhuannaich seo (an-aghaidh leabhraichean Beurla) Duais Litreachais an Saltire Society 'First Book of the Year'. Raon farsaign ann an tìm, ann an àiteachan agus ann an caitheamh-beatha, on t[saighdear a' falbh dhan Chogadh Mhòr sa chiad sgeulachd gu saoghal nam fònaichean-làimhe anns an tè mu dheireadh. Sàr sgrìobhadh a lasas man-meanmna.

Eighteen short-stories (14 in Gaelic and 4 in English) from a remarkable new writer who proves with this debut collection that he is indeed a master of the short story form. Extraordinary moments in ordinary lives, exuberant prose and a huge range of visions and voices combine to create a rich, vital and satisfying read. Whether in Aldershot, Uist, Glasgow, Nicaragua or elsewhere, the characters are brought to life with intelligence, passion and humour. Love, war, death, passion, belonging, identity, uncertainty, desire, tragedy and joy are just some of the themes which are skill-fully explored.