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Ring of Bright Water

By: Gavin Maxwell
Narrated by: David Rintoul
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 'Ring of Bright Water' represents Gavin Maxwell's account of his life at Camusfearna, a remote cottage in the western Highlands, and in particular the two otters, Mijbil and Edal, who became his constant and much-loved companions.©1960 Gavin Maxwell (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Animals Biological Sciences Environmentalists & Naturalists Outdoors & Nature Professionals & Academics Science Heartfelt

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A primary school teacher read this to me as child It's stayed with me since.

Otterly charming

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This is such a nice easy listening book.

It will make you laugh cry and wonder.

But please don’t go and get an otter!!!

One of my all time favourites.

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A great old school book, very romantic in an old English/Scottish kind of way. I loved the film and now I love this book.

A great classic

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A perfect tale to enchant and amaze . Fantastic descriptive narrative by a craftsman of the natural world.

Escape!

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I so wanted more....I wanted to know how this new Ottar continued to live & thrive with him there.
Great notator lovely voice. So worth a listen
Thank you

So wanted more

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Moving. Authentic and completely unselfconscious.

An absolute tonic.

Makes me yearn to return to the northbof Scotland with all its raw majesty.

Beautifully evocative story of a genuine connection with the wilds

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I read this book as a child and decided to relive it again. This is stunningly written and stunningly read. I will now read the other books in the series

Childhood memories

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This is my favourite Audible download so far. Gavin Maxwell's wonderful prose had me completely enthralled, his story is beautifully and evocatively descriptive without being sentimental, and the narration is faultless. It ended too soon and I'm only sorry that the further two parts of the trilogy do not seem to be available in audio format, but I have bought the book.

magical

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A beautiful story brought to life. I will always love this book. A must read!

Brilliant

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A hugely engrossing window on wildlife in the West Highlands, couched ib unpretentious but poetic form, born of understanding and respect for the character of otters.

Inspiring insight on nature

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