About the Author

Su Bristow won the Exeter Novel Prize for Sealskin in 2013. A consultant medical herbalist by day, she is also the author of several short stories, as well as two books on herbal medicine and the co-author of two on relationship skills.

Reviews

Praise for Sealskin "This assured and readable story is determined to show that change and growth are possible, even on the very margins of society. The heartfelt message seems to be that acceptance comes when individuals face up to their fears and act for the good beyond themselves. The love of Donald for mysterious Mairhi is beautifully done." --The Guardian "The writing is sorrowful and lovely, with a well-earned, satisfying conclusion. " --Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) "An accomplished and intelligent novel, a fine piece of craftsmanship and a pleasure to read." -- Allan Massie, author of The Hanging Tree "Su Bristow's writing is fluid and flawless, and this is a story so deeply immersive that you emerge at the end, gasping for air." -- Iona Grey, author of Letters to the Lost "Dark and brooding and half-familiar, the tale steals over you till you're half-in, half-out of a dream." --Jane Johnson, author of Court of Lions "It's a story about the tensions of life in a tiny fishing community, about bullying and violence as well as the healing magic of nature. It's written smoothly and skillfully with not a word too many or too few." --Gill Paul, author of The Secret Wife