Will the legend of the magpie bring sorrow or joy...
Magpie is the seventh in a series of short stories tracking the life and times of a young man - Michael Grey – as he realises that so many of the characteristics and habits of the birds he loves to watch are reflected in the people closest to him.
Set in and around Hastings, Sussex, in December 1960, this series brings together the fascinating history and folklore of that area, while exploring the significant social and cultural changes taking place during the 1960s. All the while, wildlife lies at the heart of every story, as a reminder of the critical relationship between mankind and nature.
Genre: Historical
Magpie is the seventh in a series of short stories tracking the life and times of a young man - Michael Grey – as he realises that so many of the characteristics and habits of the birds he loves to watch are reflected in the people closest to him.
Set in and around Hastings, Sussex, in December 1960, this series brings together the fascinating history and folklore of that area, while exploring the significant social and cultural changes taking place during the 1960s. All the while, wildlife lies at the heart of every story, as a reminder of the critical relationship between mankind and nature.
Genre: Historical
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