Mairi MacSkimming, a seasoned anthology editor, stumbles upon a manuscript that defies her reality. As she delves into the pages of The Sgeul Beatha, she is drawn into a narrative that transcends time and space, challenging her understanding of life and destiny. The manuscript, arriving under mysterious circumstances, becomes a mirror reflecting her deepest fears and desires.

Set against the backdrop of her own unresolved past and a complex web of relationships, Mairi's journey through the manuscript reveals a world where the mystical and the mundane intertwine.

As the boundaries between fiction and reality blur, she must confront the ghosts of her past and the enigmatic author whose work has the power to alter her life forever.

A captivating exploration of the power of stories, the nature of reality, and the search for truth in a world filled with shadows.