Home / Books by Region / Argyll and Islands / The Winds from Further West The Winds from Further West by Alexander McCall Smith The Winds from Further West SKU: 9781846977084 Categories: Argyll and Islands, Birlinn Bestsellers, Birlinn/Polygon, Fiction £9.99 After a throw-away comment lands him in a difficult situation, Dr Neil Anderson's principles are put to the test. He ultimately leaves his job, his partner, and Edinburgh far behind for the seclusion and remote beauty of the Isle of Mull off the west coast of Scotland. There love once again blossoms, and Neil's life is forever changed. 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. 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.   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 Express ISBN: 9781846977084 Publication date: 01/05/2025 Format: Paperback Publisher: Birlinn Ltd Categories: Birlinn Bestsellers , Birlinn/Polygon , Argyll and Islands , Fiction