The Fields

Why it is on our radar

The author of In Ascension brings his interest in scale and ecological change to a family narrative, moving between the deep past, industrial work and an uncertain future.

About the book

A boy's explorations on a Scottish island lead into a family story spanning generations. From a 1950s summer gathering to North Sea oil exploration and a journey toward the Arctic in 2030, MacInnes links intimate inheritances with the industries and environments that shape them.