Of Stone and Sky

A sweeping Highland mystery and multi‑generational family saga — lyrical, political and deeply rooted in land, belonging and legacy.

Merryn Glover’s award‑winning novel follows a shepherding family across generations, exploring disappearance, identity and the profound ties between people and place.

About the Ebook

Of Stone and Sky begins with the disappearance of Highland shepherd Colvin Munro. Years later, a mysterious trail of his possessions is discovered scattered across the Cairngorm mountains — a haunting puzzle that pulls his foundling‑sister Mo and younger brother Sorley back into the past.

As Mo prepares to write Colvin’s eulogy, she begins to unravel the forces that shaped his life and disappearance. Sorley, too, is driven by grief and unanswered questions, determined to uncover the truth. Is their brother alive or dead? And what secrets lie buried in the land they have always called home?

Set on a farming estate in the upper reaches of the River Spey, this novel spans generations of a shepherding family. It is at once a mystery, a family saga, a political meditation on land and power, and a lyrical celebration of community, resilience and the natural world.

Winner of the Bookmark Book Festival Book of the Year and longlisted for the Highland Book Prize.

“An enthralling mystery, family saga and Sunset Song-esque ode to the land.”
— The Herald, 25 Summer Reads

Critical Praise

"A profound, poetic and politically resonant Highland epic."

Why You'll Love This Ebook

• A rich, multi‑generational family saga set in the heart of the Highlands.
• A compelling mystery centred on a shepherd’s disappearance.
• Lyrical, landscape‑driven storytelling with emotional and political depth.
• Perfect for fans of Scottish fiction and novels rooted in place and community.
• A standout Polygon title praised for its wisdom, humour and humanity.

About the Author

Merryn Glover was born in Kathmandu and grew up in Nepal, India and Pakistan. Her work spans stage plays, radio drama and fiction, including A House Called Askival and Of Stone and Sky. In 2019 she became the first Writer in Residence for the Cairngorms National Park, and her writing is deeply informed by the landscapes and communities of the Highlands, where she now lives.

Publication Details

Publisher: Birlinn Ltd

Imprint: Polygon

Publication Date: 6 May 2021

Print Length: — (Ebook edition)

ISBN (Ebook): 9781788853767

Format: Ebook

Language: English

Categories: Fiction

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