Author(s): McCall Smith, Alexander,
Binding: Hardback,
Date of Publication: 01/08/2024,
Pagination: 272 pages,
Series: N/A,
Imprint: Polygon An Imprint of Birlinn Limited,
Published By: Birlinn General,
Book Classification: Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
Dimensions: 224 x 145 x 28mm
Weight: 384g
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781846976698

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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