Ardnish Was Home

Name: Ardnish Was Home
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781780274263
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By Angus MacDonald

Series: The Ardnish Series

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Ardnish Was Home by Angus MacDonald is a poignant tale set in the early 20th century on Scotland's rugged west coast. It follows young Donald Peter Gillies, whose life is shaped by the captivating beauty and harsh realities of Ardnish. The story weaves themes of love, war, and community as Donald navigates the challenges of loyalty to his homeland amidst the backdrop of global conflict.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate poignant tales set against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, featuring themes of love, resilience, and the longing for home. It may appeal to you if you're drawn to stories that explore the impact of history and culture on personal journeys and relationships.

Ardnish Was Home

Set in the West Highlands of Scotland and Gallipoli during the First World War,Ardnish Was Homeis moving love story and engaging account of early twentieth-century Highland life.

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A young piper, Donald Peter (DP) Gillies, brought up in a remote community in the West Highlands, signs up to join the famous Lovat Scouts. He and his childhood friend are destined for the horrors of Gallipoli and the deprivation of the First World War.

After being seriously injured in action, he encounters Louise, a Queen Alexandra Corps nurse who cares for him. As DP lies wounded, far from Scotland, his mind turns to home, and he recalls the tales that have been passed down his family from generation to generation.

The story then follows the pair's desperate escape bid through enemy territory.

Ardnish Was Home is a gripping tale of friendship, survival, and the enduring power of storytelling.

Series: The Ardnish Series

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Ardnish Was Home

By Angus MacDonald

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Reviews of Ardnish Was Home by Angus MacDonald appreciate its cinematic potential, engaging storyline, and evocative setting. Critics highlight its deeper themes beyond a wartime romance, noting its exploration of kinship and love. The novel, set during the First World War, is described as captivating and tragic, engaging readers with its portrayal of life and relationships in the Scottish Highlands.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780274263

Publisher: Birlinn General

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 September 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Birlinn Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 241g

Pages: 256

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Angus MacDonald Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Series: The Ardnish Series

About the Author

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 has written the Ardnish trilogy, is the proud owner of The Highland Bookshop and has built The Highland Cinema in the Fort William town square.