About the book
A year after the sudden death of her husband Sonia Billings impulsively leaves her Yorkshire home of nearly four decades for a rundown railway carriage in the Scottish Highlands much to the dismay of her three grown children who would prefer that she remain in England.
But with her seventieth birthday approaching Sonia whose mother died at seventy-three feels that she is living on borrowed time and must make the most of what she has left. Scotland may not be her birthplace but Sonia has fond memories of a childhood spent with her Scottish mother and grandparents and in the Highlands she feels closer to her eldest son who tragically died there.
Though not long her home Scotland is where Sonia feels she needs to be here she is the eccentric white-haired woman who lives with two dogs in a railway carriage. Here she is an outsider and is free to examine and reinvent herself. She enjoys her independence and as the referendum day approaches reflects on what independence would mean for Scotland and for the UK.
Borrowed Time is an exercise in gratitude. Daiches explores life s happiest saddest and most mundane moments with equal measure showing that even an ordinary life is extraordinary in its details. Her ability to savour every moment is contagious.
Editions of Borrowed Time
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781908251695
Read an Excerpt
A year after the sudden death of her husband Sonia Billings impulsively leaves her Yorkshire home of nearly four decades for a rundown railway carriage in the Scottish Highlands much to the dismay of her three grown children who would prefer that she remain in England.
But with her seventieth birthday approaching Sonia whose mother died at seventy-three feels that she is living on borrowed time and must make the most of what she has left. Scotland may not be her birthplace but Sonia has fond memories of a childhood spent with her Scottish mother and grandparents and in the Highlands she feels closer to her eldest son who tragically died there.
Though not long her home Scotland is where Sonia feels she needs to be here she is the eccentric white-haired woman who lives with two dogs in a railway carriage. Here she is an outsider and is free to examine and reinvent herself. She enjoys her independence and as the referendum day approaches reflects on what independence would mean for Scotland and for the UK.
Borrowed Time is an exercise in gratitude. Daiches explores life s happiest saddest and most mundane moments with equal measure showing that even an ordinary life is extraordinary in its details. Her ability to savour every moment is contagious.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Borrowed Time about?
A year after the sudden death of her husband Sonia Billings impulsively leaves her Yorkshire home of nearly four decades for a rundown railway carriage in the Scottish Highlands much to the dismay of her three grown children who would prefer that she remain in England.
But with her seventieth birthday approaching Sonia whose mother died at seventy-three feels that she is living on borrowed time and must make the most of what she has left. Scotland may not be her birthplace but Sonia has fond memories of a childhood spent with her Scottish mother and grandparents and in the Highlands she feels closer to her eldest son who tragically died there.
Though not long her home Scotland is where Sonia feels she needs to be here she is the eccentric white-haired woman who lives with two dogs in a railway carriage. Here she is an outsider and is free to examine and reinvent herself. She enjoys her independence and as the referendum day approaches reflects on what independence would mean for Scotland and for the UK.
Borrowed Time is an exercise in gratitude. Daiches explores life s happiest saddest and most mundane moments with equal measure showing that even an ordinary life is extraordinary in its details. Her ability to savour every moment is contagious.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Borrowed Time?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Borrowed Time?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781908251695
Is Borrowed Time part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vagabonds
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Borrowed Time?
Jenni Daiches
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Borrowed Time is available as paperback(ISBN 9781908251695)
Is there a video of the book?
Watch a video about Borrowed Time here