Pharais; and, The Mountain Lovers

A richly layered anthology brings together the lyrical prose and haunting tales that emerged from a writer’s secret, dream‑filled alter ego. Each piece feels like a whispered conversation with the hills and seas of the Scottish Highlands, where ancient myths mingle with intimate reflections on love, loss, and the restless spirit of the landscape. The tone shifts gently from the quiet reverence of a solitary cottage garden to the vivid pulse of folklore, inviting listeners to drift between the ordinary and the uncanny.

The collection is framed by thoughtful notes that reveal the author’s lifelong tension between a rational, scholarly self and a more intuitive, visionary side. These insights illuminate how personal hardships, wanderings abroad, and deep friendships shaped a body of work that celebrates both the visible world and the inner currents that pull at the heart. Listeners will find a tapestry of memory, myth, and yearning that feels both timeless and deeply personal.