Description
1980 1st edition. Hardcover has some fading and shelf wear at edges. Book has a slight lean to it. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.
This first edition of Christine Marion Fraser’s “Blue above the chimneys” offers a captivating glimpse into the post-war era in Scotland. Fraser, a renowned Scottish novelist and poet, crafts a vivid portrait of working-class life in the industrial town of Falkirk, where the novel is set. Her lyrical prose and keen eye for detail bring to life the struggles and aspirations of ordinary people navigating the changing social landscape of the time.
The novel’s title, a poetic reference to the blue skies visible above the chimneys of the town’s factories, serves as a metaphor for the hope and resilience that sustained the community. Fraser’s intimate knowledge of the region, having grown up in Falkirk herself, lends an authenticity and depth to her characters’ experiences. Collectors and readers alike will appreciate the book’s historical significance as a testament to the enduring spirit of Scotland’s working class in the aftermath of World War II.
