Alastair Macleod 
John Telyn and other tales 

In this first tale, in a collection of predominantly Welsh stories, a harper has a strange encounter on a lonely road that deeply affects his love life and leads to an interestesting arrangement.

In the second story a woman loses her baby to an eagle but manages to negotiate his return.

The third story explores events in the long life of an ancient oak tree.

In the final story a Scottish harper recounts his exploits and role in the life of the clan.