In 1940, in Barra in the Outer Hebrides, an 18-year-old woman, Flòraidh, is persuaded to leave her island home when she learns that her stepmother intends to marry her off to the local shopkeeper. She follows her enigmatic friend Lavinia to the city and changes her identity to Laura as they join the war effort. Lavinia opens Laura’s eyes to the world beyond Barra as they also work their way up through the ranks. Laura is amazed by all the new things she learns – from garlic to gin to the theatre to the Ritz; her whole world expands. However, with Flòraidh becoming a distant memory, will Laura’s true identity be revealed? And who really is her dear friend Lavinia Cavendish?  

About the Author
Seonag Monk is from South Uist. She is a writer, broadcaster, and playwright known for her
work in Gaelic media, including writing for the Gaelic drama Bannan, hosting BBC Radio nan
Gàidheal shows like Caithream Ciùil, and she is the author of the novel Mil San Tì?
Further Information
This is the third book in an exciting new series of original, short Gaelic fiction for adults
entitled ‘Feuch Ficsean’. These books are by noted Gaelic authors and cover a wide range
of topics. These titles are in Scottish Gaelic and include provision of a ‘glossary support
system’ to aid readers with particularly challenging vocabulary, grammar or sentence structure.
Audiobooks and online support are available alongside each title: acairbooks.com/feuchfi csean/
The novellas are suitable for Gaelic readers, including those who have learnt Gaelic as well as
first language Scottish Gaelic speakers who are may be unfamiliar with reading in Gaelic,
or those who simply wish to improve their first language reading skills.