FRANCESCA DE TORES Cast Away. Reviewed by Ann Skea

FRANCESCA DE TORES Cast Away. Reviewed by Ann Skea

The new novel from the author of Saltblood again traverses the high seas, this time inspired by a real-life Scottish adventurer. When they leave me on the island, I do not scruple to beg. I chase the last boat into the bay, wading and shouting, ‘Sir, sir, mercy, have...
KIRSTY ILTNERS Depth of Field. Reviewed by Ann Skea

KIRSTY ILTNERS Depth of Field. Reviewed by Ann Skea

Winner of the 2023 Dorothy Hewett Award, photographer Kirsty Iltners’ first novel explores both darkness and light. If you want to freeze something fast, you increase the shutter speed – but it makes the image darker. Tom’s memories of his first encounter with Adeline...