About This Book
Writings about the Scottish island from throughout history and today, from the likes of novelists, poets, playwrights, saints, queens, and more.
This anthology is comprised of creative prose, nonfiction, and poetry that ranges from St. Columba to the present day, all linked by the isle of Iona. Featuring specially commissioned work by Meaghan Delahunt, Jennie Erdal, Sara Lodge, Victoria Mackenzie, Candia McWilliam, Ruth Thomas, and Alice Thompson, this wonderful collection will have broad historical and contemporary appeal. The Book of Iona is a celebration of one of Scotland's most beautiful islands and follows on from the success of The Book of St. Andrews.
Praise for The Book of Iona
"A celebration of one of Scotland's most beautiful islands, this wonderful collection has broad historical and contemporary appeal." —Scottish Life Magazine
"Enthusiasts of Iona will appreciate the rich woven through the pages, whilst those who have never visited will be captivated and spirited away to a special land." —Life and Work
"The Book of Iona shows just what an anthology can achieve when approached with an open mind and imagination." —Gutter
