Book #16495

The Gift of Stones - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Jim Crace

Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1988.
ISBN: 0330473883

Price: $90.00

A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket.

The Gift of Stones is a novel set in the Scottish Highlands in the early 1800s. It tells the story of a clanswoman, Catriona, and her friendship with a woman from a rival clan, Aileen. Catriona is determined to win Aileen's hand in marriage, but Aileen is not interested in marrying a woman from a lesser clan.

Catriona enlists the help of a powerful shaman to help her win Aileen's heart. The shaman teaches Catriona about the power of stones and how to use them for healing. Catriona and the shaman eventually help Aileen find her true love.; 8vo.