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Nothing Left To Fear From Hell
£5.99
A haunting, lyrical and fiercely human retelling of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s desperate escape after Culloden — from one of Scotland’s most acclaimed novelists.
Alan Warner brings poetic intensity, dark humour and emotional depth to the frantic final days of a fugitive prince whose legacy has been shaped as much by failure as by myth.
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About the Ebook
Nothing Left to Fear from Hell is a gripping, atmospheric novella that reimagines the final, frantic journey of Charles Edward Stuart — Bonnie Prince Charlie — after the catastrophic defeat at the Battle of Culloden.
Shortlisted for The Winston Graham Historical Fiction Prize and The Highland Book Prize, the book follows the Prince and his dwindling companions as they flee through the Hebrides, hunted and exhausted. Warner strips away the romantic myth to reveal a man defined not by triumph, but by desperation, vulnerability and the stubborn will to survive.
Written in prose that shifts effortlessly between the poetic, the macabre, the comic and the humane, this is a bold, immersive contribution to Polygon’s acclaimed Darkland Tales series — retelling Scottish history with contemporary literary fire.
Critical Praise
"Written in carefully crafted prose… this reimagining of Charles Edward Stuart’s escape from Culloden is a triumph."
— Stuart Kelly, The Scotsman
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- A vivid, literary reimagining of one of Scotland’s most dramatic historical episodes.
- Short, powerful and immersive — perfect for readers of historical fiction and Scottish literature.
- Written by an award‑winning Scottish author with a distinctive voice and cinematic style.
- Part of the Darkland Tales series — bold retellings of pivotal Scottish stories.
- A standout Polygon title blending history, myth and psychological depth.
About the Author
Alan Warner is one of Scotland’s most celebrated contemporary writers. His debut novel Morvern Callar is considered a modern classic, and both it and The Sopranos have been adapted into acclaimed films. He has been nominated for the Booker Prize and numerous other awards, and he teaches at the University of Aberdeen.
Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Imprint: Polygon
Publication Date: 6 April 2023
Print Length: 160 pages
ISBN (Ebook): 9781788855303
Format: Ebook
Language: English
Series: Darkland Tales
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