This book is set in two timelines, 1910 and 2010, tied together by a hundred year old mystery of human bones discovered on an inherited property. It contains atmospheric descriptions of the Scottish countryside. Themes include art, love, relationships, history, architecture, and environmental/political viewpoints. The tensions among characters are well-depicted and believable. The solution to the mystery was satisfying and not completely obvious. Recommended to readers of historical fiction or those who enjoy novels about relationships.