A sensitively written and memorable novel of youth by one of Scotland's most distinguished twentieth century writers. Malcolm, studious, imaginative, footballing, shy, sexually aware but uncomfortably innocent, is in his last term at school on a Hebridean island during the Second World War. His awkward relationship with his teachers, his widowed mother and younger brother, his friends - and with Janet whom he loves from a distance and the less comely and warmer, but to him still enigmatic, Sheila, are marvellously realised. Above all, this is the story of a boy, on his own, trying to discover himself and through himself to find his way in life.
- ISBN10 0862671620
- ISBN13 9780862671624
- Publish Date 15 October 1986 (first published May 1969)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 17 July 2008
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Chambers
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 192
- Language English