A Rope - In Case

When Lillian Beckwith first arrived in Bruach in the remote Hebrides, she was advised to 'always carry a rope - in case'. It was sensible advice, as the rope was useful for mending a fence, mooring a boat or securing the roof of the local taxi. Like The Sea for Breakfast and The Loud Halo, this is another collection of tales about island life, packed with humorous incidents and people with charming characters.