One of the Telegraph's 'Greatest Books of 2025'

'Superb' Telegraph

'There's a real sense of peace and magic in this beautiful book' Daisy Buchanan

'Utterly endearing' Dr James Canton

'A fantastic book for mystic walkers and megalith enthusiasts alike' Weird Walk

'I was alternately captivated and moved to tears by this brilliant, exquisite memoir. . . I can't recommend it enough' Harriet Evans

Traveling across Britain, from West Penwith and Avebury to the Lake District and Orkney, Stone Lands uncovers the magic and rich history of our incredible prehistoric standing stones. It conveys the joy found in discovering them, as well as the comfort these ancient sites offer during dark times.

A few months after discovering that her beloved husband, Stephen, had incurable cancer, Fiona Robertson began to write this book. A lifelong megalith enthusiast, she found that the ancient stones resonated with her more profoundly than ever as she faced the possibility of losing him. Standing upright for thousands of years, the megaliths symbolize endurance and survival, contrasting with our fleeting human lives.

Filled with folklore, legend, and mystery, they enchant the landscape and bring magic to our modern world. This captivating memoir is delicately woven around profound grief but ultimately about embracing life, joy, and ancient wonder—a luminous reminder of what it means to exist on this earth.

Stone Lands is beautifully illustrated internally with stunning black-and-white line drawings by the illustrator and printmaker Philip Harris.

'A reminder that the ancient stones can provide reassurance and stability, even in times of great upheaval and loss' Angeline Morrison

'A very, very good read ... this is one to cherish' Blackwell's

Stone Lands is 'carefully researched, full of anecdotes, and makes you see these enduring landmarks in a new light' Country Life

Pages: 400, Year of Publication: 0930, Dimensions: 15.8x15.8cm