Michael s Crag - Allen Grant

Michael's Crag is a novel that explores the emotional complexities of guilt, loss, and the burden of the past. The protagonist, a conflicted landlord, struggles with his deep-seated aversion to his ancestral home and the haunting landscape around him. His troubled relationship with the place is intertwined with a past marked by grief and regret, especially related to a tragic event connected to another family. The narrative delves into how the protagonist's feelings of remorse and the memories of youthful recklessness shape his present, highlighting the tension between his current life and the shadows of his earlier actions. As the story unfolds, the protagonist is drawn into a reckoning with his past, where unresolved guilt and the consequences of former decisions come to the forefront. This emotional journey is mirrored in his connection with the eerie beauty of the Cornish landscape, which serves as both a symbol and a catalyst for his internal turmoil. The novel captures the interplay between fate, guilt, and the inescapable consequences of one s actions, weaving a tale that is as much about personal redemption as it is about the haunting power of memory.

EAN: 9789369076277