Forgive

In a remote Scottish home, Ruth discovers that forgiveness isn't about forgetting—it's about moving forward.

A moving portrait of loss, healing, and the complicated bonds that tie us to place and each other.

About the Ebook

Set in the remote Scottish moors, Jenni Daiches's novel weaves together the stories of Ruth and the troubled souls who find shelter at her home, Netherburn. With grace and psychological depth, the novel explores how we move past betrayal, loss, and isolation—and whether forgiveness is ever truly possible.

Why You'll Love This Ebook

• Psychologically insightful—a penetrating exploration of grief, isolation, and the possibility of healing.
• Beautifully written prose set against the haunting landscape of the Scottish moors.
• Complex, flawed characters who feel authentically human and deeply real.
• A meditation on forgiveness that doesn't offer easy answers—it offers truth.
• Perfect for readers seeking slow-burn literary fiction with emotional depth.
• The kind of book that stays with you long after you've finished it.

About the Author

Jenni Daiches was born in Chicago, educated in the United States and England, and has lived in or near Edinburgh since 1971. After several years of part-time teaching and freelance writing, including three years in Kenya, she worked at the National Museums of Scotland from 1978 to 2001 successively as education officer, Head of Publications, script editor for the Museum of Scotland, and latterly as Head of Museum of Scotland International. She has written a number of books on Scots History under the name Jenni Calder. She has two daughters, a son and a dog.

Publication Details

Publisher: Luath Press

Publication Date: 19/08/2024

Print Length: 256 pages

ISBN (Ebook): 9781910324264

Format: Ebook

Language: English

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