On a remote island in Orkney a curiously-matched couple arrive on their honeymoon. He is an eminent literature professor; she was his pale enigmatic star pupil. Alone beneath the shifting skies of this untethered landscape the professor realises how little he knows about his new bride & yet as the days go by & his mind turns obsessively upon the creature who has so beguiled him she seems to slip ever further from his yearning grasp. Where does she come from? Why did she ask him to bring her north? What is it that constantly draws her to the sea? ...

When the rain stops falling & the mist clears there is no more beautiful place on Earth than Scotlands northernmost archipelagos the Orkney & Shetland Islands. Leave the Scottish mainland & set foot on a land of ancient relics deserted beaches & stunning wildlife. Norse settlers occupied these islands for centuries making for a unique cultural mix of Scandinavian & Scottish influences. Footprintfocus Orkney & Shetland Islands gives you the information you need to get the most out of your trip; covering beautiful coastlines mysterious ancient monuments evocative bays & glorious wilderness along with the best places to stay & eat & where to enjoy a wee dram of your favourite malt whiskey. *

Includes:: Essentials section with indispensable information on getting around. * Get off the beaten track & discover jaw-dropping scenery & experience real wilderness. * Accommodation listings aplenty plus where to eat & drink. * Detailed street maps will help you find your way around. * Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Packed with practical & detailed advice on how to navigate these ancient archipelagos this concise Footprintfocus guide helps you make the most out of your trip without weighing you down. The content of Footprintfocus Orkney & Shetland Islands guide has been extracted from Footprints Scotland Highlands & Islands Handbook.

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This map is part of the Landranger (Pink) series & is designed for people who really want to get to know an area. It



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This map is part of the Landranger (Pink) series & is designed for people who really want to get to know an area. It



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This map is part of the Landranger (Pink) series & is designed for people who really want to get to know an area. It



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Orkney's Italian Chapel was built by Italian POWs held on the island during the Second World War. In the sixty-five years since it was built it has become an enduring symbol of peace & hope around the world. The story of who built the chapel & how it came into existence & survived against all the odds is both fascinating & inspiring. Author Philip Paris' extensive research into the creation of the Italian Chapel has uncovered many new facts & this comprehensive new book is the definitive account of the chapel & those who built it. It is a book that has waited to be written for sixty-five years. ...

Written around AD 1200 by an unnamed Icelandic author the Orkneyinga Saga is an intriguing fusion of myth legend & history. The only medieval chronicle to have Orkney as the central place of action it tells of an era when the islands were still part of the Viking world beginning with their conquest by the kings of Norway in the ninth century. The saga describes the subsequent history of the Earldom of Orkney & the adventures of great Norsemen such as Sigurd the Powerful St Magnus the Martyr & Hrolf the conqueror of Normandy. Savagely powerful & poetic this is a fascinating depiction of an age of brutal battles murder sorcery & bitter family feuds. ...

This Brown Stem Ring binder file from the Orla Kiely paper range is the ideal accessory for any home combining function & style the file is ideal for storing all your important documents neatly. With the distinctive stem pattern on the outside & contrasting multi coloured stem pattern on the inside. Size A4 The creative world of Orla Kiely was founded in 195 to express visually her love of pattern colour & rhythm which as components all play & work together. Her instinctive graphic discipline to simplify & stylise everyday motifs & forms adds another dimension. With clean orderly repeat constructions & a boldness of scale her work achieves a strength with a very modern quality while her nostalgia for all things mid-century appear to make her patterns comforting & uplifting. From a small collection of bags & accessories the range has grown to include a complete ready-to-wear collection home ware travel & stationery. ...

This Orla Kiely slim notebook is ideal for jotting down ideas or making lists. It is slim enough to fit into the smallest of bags yet there is ample space inside to write. The front over is a vibrant orange & inside the pages are lined & feature a small pattern to the bottom in keeping with the cover design. Orla Kiely is an Irish designer based in London & has just celebrated 10 years in the fashion industry. Orla&8217;s stationery & accessories boast her signature chic funky feminine style. Inspiration for the collections comes from the 60&8217;s & 70&8217;s. ...

These beautifully designed cloth-bound board books will be irresistible to all Orla Kiely fans
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