The Stromness Dinner

Ed Beech is one half of Beech Building Services. Hes based in Bermondsey but no jobs too small, no distance too great. So when hes asked to do some work on a house in Orkney, he loads the van with paint, tools and sandwiches, and takes off. He gets nervous around farm animals and large ships, and hes never been so far north, but when hes joined by Claire, his clients city banker sister, he discovers that in Stromness, anything is possible.Peter Bensons compelling new novel continues his exploration of unlikely relationships, and paints a vivid picture of a place where all is not what it seems, but might be."Whats on the menu at The Stromness Dinner? Small plates, big flavours. Peter Benson has the miniaturists eye for the tiny details that bring grand themes alive: the love of food, the love of island life, and a love of love itself. His novel is humorous, humane and horrible good (as we say in Stromness.)" – Duncan McLean"Bensons snappy novel rattles along with irresistible pace and panache... his story will captivate and entertain and the happy ending is a great treat during the current pandemic nightmare." – Val Hennessy