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A unique and spare little book that reveals much about human nature, loneliness, and family. An old writing adage reminds writers to not use two words when one will do ... and Davis practices that well. She is concise, but the reader is never left wondering or wandering.

Set in the 1840s on remote islands that resemble the Shetland Islands, one man arrives to evict another during the Scottish Clearances. But the former is injured as he arrives, and must rely on the latter to help him ... and thus we have a wonderful paradox. Davis is well-known for her short stories and this one is just a bit longer, and is eminently satisfying. Highly recommended.