Of Stone and Sky

'Of Stone and Sky unfolds impressively and with a sweeping scope, dispelling romantic notions of the Highlands to acknowledge its material realities, and doing it through diverse, well-developed characters, before capping it with a satisfying ending’

* The Herald *

'A paean to the bonds between people, their land and way of life'

* Scots Magazine *

'A rich stew of a novel, one with a Victorian complexity of plot, a family saga which is also a socio-economic survey of Highland history ... a considerable achievement'

-- Allan Massie * The Scotsman *

'With the most wonderful blend of stark and sharp plot lines mixed with richly descriptive detailing, this is a beautifully readable novel ... Merryn Glover has an evocative pen, the descriptions sing, the sense of place flowed into my awareness and I found I couldn't stop reading. An unexpected novel, echoing the past and asking questions of the future, it really is a truly lovely read'

-- Liz Robinson * LoveReading *

'Glover writes with a poet's clarity and economy ... each of the pieces of the jigsaw is compelling in its own right and interlink to create a picture of considerable beauty and power ... exceptionally touching'

* Scottish Mountaineer *

'This complex, exquisitely written and meticulously-structured work covers almost a century. It deals with love, community, family, the legacies of the past; but also with alcoholism, tragedy, betrayal and loss. It’s immensely readable – and overflowing with grace'

* Inverness Courier *

'The lyrical, descriptive writing style pairs perfectly with the sweeping landscape ... Of Stone and Sky is brimming with life, love and just enough Scottish stuff: dialect, tradition, song and prayer'

-- Nicole Gemine * Dundee Courier, Scottish Book of the Week *

'An enthralling mystery, family saga and Sunset Song-esque ode to the land'

* The Herald, 25 Summer Reads *

'A stunning story, beautifully written…[Merryn Glover] paints a richly detailed portrait of her setting. A book which deserves widespread recognition…outstanding Scottish literary fiction'

-- Joanne Baird * Portobello Book Blog *

'A novel full of connection and mystery… with the backdrop of the beautiful Scottish Highlands, this is a story of love, wisdom, and wit'

* Scottish Field *

'The plot embraces a community and landscape which shapes it in the paean to connectivity'

* Strathspey and Badenoch Herald *

'a perfect winter read... draw the curtains, light the fire and prepare to be transported to the Cairngorm mountains'

-- Liz Treacher * Kyle Chronicle *

'Crafted beautifully and effects its own quiet, soulful rhythm in the main characters’ lives ... In the midst of tragedy, loss and life-changing physical and emotional pain, Of Stone And Sky shepherds us to feel our part in the existence of something greater'

* North Words Now *

'Evokes a sense of land and belonging… a journey of introspection and self discovery. A read to be savoured slowly'

* The Wee Review *

'This book is sublime. It was an absolute joy to read, like drifting along a gentle stream with waves of poetic beauty constantly lapping around me'

* Goodreads, 5 star review *

'This is a beautiful read ... the heart of the novel is the quality of writing'

* Dorset Magazi