Nature of Summer

There is something deeply relaxing about Jim Crumley’s writing, and in this final part of his Seasons anthology, the reader is left basking in the peaceful abundance of a Scottish summer. Journeying through the Highlands and beyond, this is a work of pure escapism as the throb of spring gives way to the reflective calm of our warmest months. Crumley’s writing effortlessly captures the majesty of a golden eagle eyrie, the magic of beavers returning to their old habitats, and the joy that arrives with a flock of whooper swans overhead. As with the other three parts of Seasons, we are offered a glimpse into his life as a writer, to see how nature and creativity are woven into his days. The perfect finale to this evocative seasonal collection.

Tiffany Francis-Baker Wildlife writer