Strathalmond A Novel

Strathalmond A Novel by Alex Aitken, published by Highlander Pub. in 1999, is a historical narrative that spans two distinct eras in Scotland. This edition comprises 434 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds in the County of West Lothian, centered around a fifteenth-century mansion named Strathalmond, detailing the lives of the Ingram family who constructed it and the Douglas family, whose actions nearly led to its downfall.

Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of events as the novel transitions from the early years of the Ingrams and Douglases to the rise and fall of the Strathalmond Oil Company in the town of Myrestane, a significant player in the shale oil industry during the early 20th century. The narrative explores themes of love, war, bigotry, and envy, capturing the complexities of family dynamics and societal changes across generations. Through its dual timelines, Strathalmond presents a saga of tragedy and hope, reflecting the intertwined fates of its characters against the backdrop of historical events.