The Secret of Ardnish
A Novel
Will be published approx. on 5. May 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-78027-752-3 (ISBN)
Description
A small inheritance and a letter from his grandfather mark the beginnings of a journey that leads Peter Angus Gillies from his mundane job in Canada to Ardnish, the land of his forebears, on the rugged and remote west coast of Scotland.
As Peter Angus explores the long-abandoned places where his ancestors eked out a living and listens to stories about them, he learns of treasure lost centuries before from a ship transporting French gold to help the Jacobite cause. Completely bewitched by the spell of Ardnish and the ghosts of its past, he sets out to find the hidden gold. With the help of a local girl, Sarah, he embarks on a search that will test him emotionally and physically as he learns independence and resilience - and experiences a love like he has never known before.
As Peter Angus explores the long-abandoned places where his ancestors eked out a living and listens to stories about them, he learns of treasure lost centuries before from a ship transporting French gold to help the Jacobite cause. Completely bewitched by the spell of Ardnish and the ghosts of its past, he sets out to find the hidden gold. With the help of a local girl, Sarah, he embarks on a search that will test him emotionally and physically as he learns independence and resilience - and experiences a love like he has never known before.
Reviews / Votes
'A quiet adventure filled with self-discovery and a little romance' -- Megan Amato * Scottish Field * 'poignantly and sensitively written, offering up insights into the workings of the mind of a young man at a turning point in his life' * Undiscovered Scotland * 'A first rate, authentic storyteller' * Oban Times *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Birlinn General
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
229 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78027-752-3 (9781780277523)
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E-Book
05/2022
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Person
Angus MacDonald has lived all his life in the west highlands, serving in the local regiment The Queens Own Highlanders before becoming an entrepreneur with businesses in publishing, education and renewable energy. Now largely retired from corporate life he is the author of the Ardnish series, is the proud owner of The Highland Bookshop and has built The Highland Cinema in the Fort William town square.