Mark Brian a young Anglican priest who has not long to live is sent to the Indian village of Kingcome in the wilds of British Columbia. While sharing the hunting & fishing the festivals & funerals the joys & sorrows of a once-proud tribe Mark learns enough of life to be ready to die. On a cold winter evening when he hears the owl call his name Mark understands what is to come.. . An outstanding & much-acclaimed first novel. The author's perception wisdom & insight give her unique story the quality of a legend or fable. A rare clarity & simplicity. It is a long time since I was so moved by a story touching in its dignity & wise in its folklore' Daily Telegraph