A Dark And Distant Shore
A Dark And Distant Shore by Reay Tannahill, published by Head of Zeus on March 13, 2014, is a historical fiction saga that unfolds over nearly a century. This 720-page novel explores the life of a remarkable woman who is determined to reclaim her birthright, the stunning West Highland castle of Kinveil, which was sold by her father when she was just seven years old. Set against the backdrop of the British Empire, the narrative weaves through significant historical events and personal crises, providing a rich tapestry of family dynamics and ambition.
Readers will find an intricate portrayal of a family navigating the complexities of their time, with themes of loss, passion, and resilience. The story spans diverse locations, from Edinburgh to the Crimea, and touches on the broader implications of an expanding America and the India of the Raj. Tannahill’s work invites readers to immerse themselves in a world filled with wars, feuds, and the enduring quest for identity and belonging.
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‘An ancient brooding castle… a dispossessed child… a lifelong passion for one errant man… wars, crises and feuds… ‘ WASHINGTON POST.
Reay Tannahill’s great bestseller is the story of an extraordinary woman’s determination to win back her birthright – the remote and beautiful West Highland castle of Kinveil – sold by her father to a Glasgow merchant when she was seven years old. It is also the intricate picture of a family in the heyday of the British Empire, an epic story spanning almost a hundred years and stretching from Edinburgh to the Crimea, from an expanding America to the India of the Raj.
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