{"product_id":"9781846976698","title":"The Winds from Further West","description":"\u003cp\u003e'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 Express\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shelf-Made.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52063936217416,"sku":"9781846976698","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/1260\/5000\/files\/9781846976698_4e2e3f10-1089-4f13-bc2a-371c4858dc7f.jpg?v=1764087030","url":"https:\/\/shelfmadebooks.com\/products\/9781846976698","provider":"Shelf-Made.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}