Michael Tobert explora la condición humana perdurable, profundizando en las intrincadas relaciones que dan forma a nuestras vidas. Su escritura se caracteriza por una profunda comprensión de la psique humana, a menudo navegando el espacio entre el realismo y la prosa lírica. A través de un lenguaje preciso y observaciones agudas, invita a los lectores a contemplar la esencia del amor, la pérdida y la búsqueda de sentido.
Exploring themes of love and inheritance, the narrative unfolds against the rich historical tapestries of Twentieth century Dundee and Calcutta. It delves into the complexities of identity and the influences that shape who we become, weaving a poignant tale that connects personal histories with broader cultural contexts.
Set in a dystopian 2050, the story intertwines the lives of three lovers, Stephen, Suzanna, and Rokas, against the backdrop of a war-torn town ruled by the gun-king Porphyrian. Their relationship is haunted by the unresolved issues from the Cathar Inquisition of the 13th century, suggesting a cyclical nature of time and existence. The narrative explores themes of reincarnation, the continuity of life, and the essence of progress and death, revealing how the past continually influences the present.
For centuries, people have been travelling to St. Andrews. Whether they were on a holy pilgrimage to see the magnificent Cathedral and the preserved bones of St. Andrew, or devout golfers putting their skills to the test on the Old Course - that holy grail of golf courses - or just students and scholars jostling for a place at one of Scotland's most esteemed centres of learning, St. Andrews has always attracted pilgrims. Michael Tobert leads his readers through St. Andrews' historic highs and lows with a potent combination of the anecdotal and the informative. His writing is both astute and downright funny, and he proves that sometimes, truth really is stranger than fiction.