Tumulus by Andrew Murray Scott

Tumulus

Andrew Murray Scott

There are two stories here - a 1960's manuscript and the tale of the writer. But how much is true? Both stories require concentration to untangle this enigmatic novel, but it's worth persevering.

Extract
Lester Logan knows the strategic value of words. Trapping the yellowed pub light in two swirling inches of amber, he smote the stained oak with his hogshead glass.

I remember it alright. It was a great party, quoth he.
... Eh mind ut ahriyt.
Stewart ... self-consciously fastened thick blond wings behind his ear. His voice was a low and reflective murmur.
Up thi Blackie. Tap flair. Eh mind thir wiz a bit a bahthir ... sumhin t'dae wi Rab. Eh canna riyt mind.

Parallels
  • The Grand Complication by Alan Kurzweil
  • Possession by A S Byatt
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Violence
Explicit sexual content