The Many

Wyl Menmuir’s novel is set in a declining coastal village haunted by memory and change. Through the story of a newcomer restoring an old house, the book explores loss, belonging, and community fracture. Menmuir’s prose is lyrical and restrained, steeped in landscape. The narrative resists drama, focusing on atmosphere and emotion. It captures the slow erosion of place. Quietly mournful and evocative.