{"product_id":"the-winds-from-further-west-ebook","title":"The Winds From Further West","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA warm, wise and deeply humane novel about chance, change and the unexpected turns that shape a life — from one of the world’s most beloved storytellers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexander McCall Smith brings his trademark compassion, humour and gentle insight to a moving tale of love, loss, renewal and the quiet power of starting again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Winds From Further West\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tender, atmospheric and beautifully observed novel about the fragile threads that hold our lives together — and how easily they can unravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeil’s life seems to be unfolding perfectly: a new job, a blossoming romance with Chrissie, and a luxurious flat in Edinburgh. But when an offhand remark destroys his career and a devastating betrayal shatters his relationship, everything he thought he knew collapses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFleeing to a remote Hebridean island, Neil discovers a slower, more grounded way of living. New friendships form, old wounds begin to heal, and the wild beauty of the landscape offers a kind of solace. Yet the past cannot be outrun forever — and soon Neil must face a choice that will shape the rest of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRich with compassion, humour and emotional insight, this is Alexander McCall Smith at his storytelling best: a novel about chance encounters, second chances, and the quiet courage it takes to begin again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A call to arms for a better society.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— BBC Radio 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The author's prose has the merits of simplicity, euphony and precision. This is art that conceals art.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Sunday Telegraph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Bags of warmth and wisdom and easy, accomplished writing that begs for a comfy chair.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— The Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Charming, delightful, feel-good stuff.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Daily Express\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA heartfelt, uplifting story\u003c\/strong\u003e about resilience, renewal and the unexpected turns of life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautifully atmospheric\u003c\/strong\u003e scenes set in Edinburgh and the Hebrides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm, compassionate writing\u003c\/strong\u003e from one of the world’s bestselling authors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for readers\u003c\/strong\u003e who enjoy gentle, character‑driven fiction with emotional depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA standout Polygon title\u003c\/strong\u003e from Birlinn’s celebrated fiction list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlexander McCall Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e is the internationally bestselling author of the \u003cem\u003eNo. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency\u003c\/em\u003e series, which has sold over twenty‑five million copies worldwide. His work spans multiple beloved series, including the \u003cem\u003e44 Scotland Street\u003c\/em\u003e novels, the \u003cem\u003eIsabel Dalhousie\u003c\/em\u003e mysteries, the \u003cem\u003eVon Igelfeld\u003c\/em\u003e stories and the \u003cem\u003eCorduroy Mansions\u003c\/em\u003e books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTranslated into more than forty‑six languages, his fiction is cherished for its warmth, humour, humanity and gentle philosophical insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birlinn Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polygon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 August 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781788855181\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. 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