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White-Maa's Saga
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ISBN13: 9781025372129
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 274
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.58 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
White-Maa's Saga is a compelling coming-of-age novel that captures the restless spirit of Peter Manson, a young medical student known to his peers as White-Maa. Set against the stark, beautiful landscapes of the Orkney Islands and the academic halls of Aberdeen, the narrative explores the internal conflict between modern professional aspirations and the primal, ancestral echoes of a Viking past.
The work stands as a vivid portrayal of early 20th-century Scottish life, blending realism with a deep sense of cultural heritage. Through Manson's journey, the reader experiences the rigors of medical studies, the intensity of youthful passion, and the enduring call of the rugged Northern islands. The prose is both vigorous and evocative, establishing themes of identity and belonging that characterize the author's exploration of the human condition. As a foundational piece of modern Scottish fiction, White-Maa's Saga remains a powerful exploration of a young man trying to find his place in a changing world while remaining tethered to the traditions and geography of his forebears.
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