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Books: The Barra Boy

Originally posted on Books and beans: The Barra Boy by Iain Kelly is carefully-crafted and intriguing exploration into Ewan Fraser’s childhood and an absolute pleasure to read. The Barra Boy by Iain Kelly Ewan Fraser is an ageing lawyer in a London office. He grew up in Glasgow but that was a long time ago.…

Iain Kelly

24/07/2022

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THE NIHILIST

‘Anything to eat with that?’ ‘No, thanks.’ He stared into the wine glass. Just one sip to ease the pain, the dull ache, the feeling that life was drifting away. Wine wasn’t the answer, but still, one sip couldn’t hurt. Just to feel that bit alive once more. ‘If you don’t drink that, I will.’…

Iain Kelly

20/07/2022

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SPINSTER

There was no thread left, but she kept the wheel spinning. They had all left her. Left her traditional values. They told her to embrace modern life. She didn’t want to. When Cassandra told her about her girlfriend, she’d tried to accept it. When Cassandra told her they were expecting a child, she smiled through…

Iain Kelly

06/07/2022

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OVERTURNED

Another town. She rolled up the side of the tarpaulin and tied it tight. Around her the other vans set out their stalls. This town needed her flowers. She sensed a sadness. A young woman walked by. She picked her freshest daffodils and called to her. The woman approached. She pulled her in close and…

Iain Kelly

29/06/2022

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THE BARRA BOY – PUBLICATION DAY

‘The Barra Boy’ is officially published today and is available in paperback and ebook. Details on getting a copy can be found HERE. Published by The Book Guild Ltd, ‘The Barra Boy’ tells the story of thirteen-year-old Ewan Fraser, who is sent to the remote island of Barra, off Scotland’s west coast, to stay with…

Iain Kelly

28/06/2022

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Books: The Barra Boy

THE NIHILIST

SPINSTER

OVERTURNED

THE BARRA BOY – PUBLICATION DAY