One of my favorite novel is Green Darkness by Anya Seton and something in this book reminded of that dual timeline story. There's ghostly vision and there's a link between contemporary and past times.
Christina Courtenay did an excellent job in developing the two timelines and the characters: they're likeable and fleshed out. They are realistic and I loved their relationship and their story.
The Viking part is as fascinating as usual, Christina Courtenay is well known for the accuracy of the description of Viking life and the parts in this book are as well done as usual.
Skye alternative lifestyle was also very interesting: there's a lot of details and research and it made me wish I could live on a island and try the techniques.
It was a riveting and compelling read that kept me hooked and I read it in one afternoon. A fascinating story that made me learn something new and met all my expectations.
The gorgeous cover is full of promises that are satisfied by the story.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to Headline Review, Rachel's Random Resources, and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine