The Winds from Further West

Name: The Winds from Further West
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Alexander McCall Smith
ISBN: 9798894866062

Author: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrator: James Rottger

Unabridged: 7 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 07/29/2025

Categories: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Humorous

Synopsis

'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.

About Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith is the author of over one hundred books on a wide array of subjects, including the award-winning The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. He is also the author of the Isabel Dalhousie novels and the world's longest-running serial novel, 44 Scotland Street. His books have been translated into forty-six languages. Alexander McCall Smith is Professor Emeritus of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh and holds honorary doctorates from thirteen universities. He was knighted by the King in 2024.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Seawitch on May 26, 2025

Coincidentally, I was given access to this book as I found my cruise ship rerouted from stormy Ireland to the Scottish Isle of Mull. I’d traveled here once before so knew it was a beautiful and mostly quiet place. This time, like the hero of this story, who also works in healthcare, I’m also “escapi......more

Goodreads review by Anna on August 10, 2024

It actually helped me to change my thinking It’s a good read as to be expected from my favourite author and yet again it challenged my thinking re revenge, getting even, respond with hatred to hatred and malice with malice. There’s a better way and quietly it can be accepted. It doesn’t make you a g......more

Goodreads review by Jo on November 01, 2024

Happy publication day 🥳🎉 2.5 🌟 rounded up. This title got off to a brilliant start for me, it does one of my favourite things in that it’s a little voice in your head amongst a massive furore asking you what you think. I love being made to question my values by an author. From part 2 onwards the stor......more

Goodreads review by Suzanne on January 18, 2025

I am a great fan of AMC's Number One Ladies' Detective Agency series, but hadn't read any of his other books, so wasn't sure it it would appeal or not. It took me a while, but then I started to love the way he described the scenery, way of life and people of Mull, and by half-way through I was hooke......more