Articles liés à The Reaper (Classic Reprint)
Synopsis
Stirring tales of sea life, hard choices, and steadfast love set along a remote Shetland coast. The Reaper draws readers into a world where fishermen, crofters, and their families face wind, waves, and the pull of fate. Across evocative scenes, the book follows lives shaped by the sea’s gifts and dangers, from quiet mornings on the shore to storms that test endurance and hope.
Through richly drawn characters and a lyric, impressionistic style, this edition explores the rhythms of island life—work, community, and the old stories that haunt the moors and the water. The tales blend daily toil with moments of tenderness, longing, and resilience, offering a window into a world where the sea is both nurse and threat.
- Vivid maritime setting that places you on the docks, in the croft, and beside the loom of the coast
- Interwoven stories of love, loss, and quiet triumph among close-knit island families
- Encounters with folklore and the unseen as a backdrop to human courage
- A contemplative pace that invites reflection on fate, faith, and perseverance
Ideal for readers who enjoy atmospheric historical fiction with strong character focus and a coastal, folkloric mood.
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Présentation de l'éditeur
There is a little world of islands within the fastness of the Northern Sea where the years turn so softly from to-morrow into yesterday, that they are scarce marked but by the upspringing of fresh crops of wee things, that presently come to be dandling bairns of their own. The old men forget the count of their days; and the old women cling to the fringes of immortality. From the digging-up of clods in chilly A pril to the gathering in of the frost-bitten harvest, time is measured by the herring seasons; and from the kindling of Yule-fires to the last of the weddings, by the catches of haddock. For the great fact of life is the sea. Baby eyes open upon its splendors and reflect its clear cerulean blues; bairnies and gulls and whaups share the treasures of the beach after a storm; lassies and laddies trudge up the high moorlands to the school on the hilltop, and the sea all round is the rim of their world.
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org
Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Autres éditions populaires du même titre
Résultats de recherche pour The Reaper (Classic Reprint)
Image fournie par le vendeur
The Reaper (Classic Reprint)
impression à la demandeVendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, set in the Shetland Islands, is a generational saga following the life of Terval Saemundson from his youth through to his middle age. The story begins during the reconstruction after a devastating storm that has claimed the lives of many fishermen, including his father's shipmates, leaving him with a physical and psychological legacy. The author paints a vivid picture of a small community where the sea, and the harsh realities of life on the islands, plays a significant role in shaping the lives and destiny of the inhabitants. The novel explores the timeless themes of love, loss, resilience, and endurance, as Terval grapples with personal tragedy, societal change, and the conflict between tradition and the allure of the unknown. This powerful and evocative book offers a rich insight into the culture and history of the Shetland Islands, and the human story at the heart of its resilient communities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331406471_0
Acheter neuf
EUR 20,06
Livraison gratuite
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Image d'archives
The Reaper (Classic Reprint)
Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331406471
Acheter neuf
EUR 31,26
Livraison gratuite
Expédition nationale : Etats-Unis
Expédition nationale : Etats-Unis
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
The Reaper (Classic Reprint)
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331406471
Acheter neuf
EUR 29,12
Expédition à EUR 4,87
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)