Skirly Crag: The shepherd, her dogs, the hill and the hare

This captivating memoir plunges readers into the raw beauty and challenges of life on rugged moorland. Our narrator’s unflinching portrayal of daily hardships, from caring for eccentric animals (an epileptic hare, a needy duckling) to tackling a stubborn bull, makes for a heartfelt and often humorous exploration of rural solitude and determination. Ideal for readers of nature writing, memoir lovers and fans of rural tales, this book will attract those drawn to the works of James Rebanks and Raynor Winn. It offers readers an immersive story of survival, humour and hope amid hardship – a perfect recommendation for anyone yearning for an evocative, authentic slice of British countryside life, where every day holds its own simple, profound wonder.