CLOSE KNIT

Prepare to be swept away to Scotland's northernmost reaches, wrapped warmly in the voice of narrator Eilidh Beaton. She pipes out quiet, unassuming Gertie MacIntyre's daydreams as she works in the local grocery store, knitting constantly. In contrast, opinionated pilot Morag sounds definitive, even as she proposes that Gertie fill in at the airfield, a miraculous new start for her. From the gossiping Knitting Circle ("KCs") to the conflicted music teacher and the wealthy airline owner, Beaton shapes voices that draw listeners irresistibly closer to Gertie's "close-knit" community and its magical scenery. The narration goes from cozy to tense as a weather rescue mobilizes the entire community. Beaton knows how to weave gentle humor, good souls, and an unforgettable location into a joyful pattern. C.A. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2024]