The Winds from Further West

'A call to arms for a better society' – BBC Radio 4 Often a small and seemingly insignificant event can change the course of our lives. Not long after starting a new job, Neil meets Chrissie. Romance soon blossoms and together they move to a lavish flat in Edinburgh. Everything seems to be falling into place perfectly. But an innocuous, throw-away comment unintentionally causes Neil’s career to collapse, and, at the same time, a cruel betrayal shatters the life he thought he knew. His only option is to escape to the secluded, remote beauty of a breathtaking Hebridean island. Here, he finds a different way of life, and new friendships develop. But he can’t escape the past forever, and soon he must confront a life-changing decision once more. From the world's favourite author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, this novel is about chance encounters; it is richly atmospheric and packed with compassion and humour. Praise for Alexander McCall Smith's writing: 'The author's prose has the merits of simplicity, euphony and precision. This is art that conceals art' – Sunday Telegraph 'Bags of warmth and wisdom and easy, accomplished writing that begs for a comfy chair' – The Times 'Charming, delightful, feel-good stuff' – Daily ExpressAuthor: Alexander McCall Smith,author
Contributors: Alexander McCall Smith,author
Binding: paperback
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Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language
Edition: New in Paperback
Published/Release Date: 1 May 2025
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher/Studio/Brand: Birlinn General
Author/Director/Artist: Alexander McCall Smith
Dimension (cm): 198x129x22 mm
Package Dimension (cm): 24x197x127 mm
Item Weight (g): 242
Package Weight (g): 240