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    Oct 07, 2023 3 minutes

    An Orcadian Odyssey: a memoir

    Bryce Wilson Orkneyology Press, (Orkney, 2022) pp.218 Hardback, £24.99; paperback, £15.99 ISBN: 9781915075017

    What do you get if you cross a memoir with a journey through time, landscape and memory? An odyssey. And in this instance, a wonderful book that celebrates a cornucopia of Orcadian treasures. Bryce Wilson’s personal Orcadian odyssey reflects his deep love for Orkney, its history and people, and his friends. A memoir is not about the author; it

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