{"product_id":"of-stone-and-sky-ebook","title":"Of Stone and Sky","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sweeping Highland mystery and multi‑generational family saga — lyrical, political and deeply rooted in land, belonging and legacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMerryn Glover’s award‑winning novel follows a shepherding family across generations, exploring disappearance, identity and the profound ties between people and place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOf Stone and Sky\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the \u003cstrong\u003eBookmark Book Festival Book of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e and longlisted for the \u003cstrong\u003eHighland Book Prize\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“An enthralling mystery, family saga and \u003cstrong\u003eSunset Song\u003c\/strong\u003e-esque ode to the land.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— The Herald, 25 Summer Reads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A profound, poetic and politically resonant Highland epic.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA rich, multi‑generational family saga\u003c\/strong\u003e set in the heart of the Highlands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA compelling mystery\u003c\/strong\u003e centred on a shepherd’s disappearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLyrical, landscape‑driven storytelling\u003c\/strong\u003e with emotional and political depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of Scottish fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e and novels rooted in place and community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA standout Polygon title\u003c\/strong\u003e praised for its wisdom, humour and humanity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerryn Glover\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in Kathmandu and grew up in Nepal, India and Pakistan. Her work spans stage plays, radio drama and fiction, including \u003cem\u003eA House Called Askival\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOf Stone and Sky\u003c\/em\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birlinn Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polygon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 May 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e  — (Ebook edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781788853767\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. 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