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The winds from further West / Alexander McCall Smith.

Summary:

"Dr. Neil Anderson has just started a new position at the University of Edinburgh when he meets Chrissie, an intelligent and ambitious colleague at the institute. Before long, the two move into a gorgeous flat on the south side of the city. Things seem to be going well for Neil, until an accusation of insensitive comments lands him in hot water with the university and he discovers a troubling secret about his relationship. Suddenly feeling as though his life is unraveling, he leaves everything behind for the remote and secluded beauty of the Isle of Mull off the west coast of Scotland. Not long after his arrival, a ship comes in to the harbor whose cargo--two wolf cubs--will drastically change the course of his life yet again. These cubs spark controversy on the island, leading Neil to Katie, the island's resident veterinarian, and bring with them the possibility of new beginnings and a budding romance." -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780385551410
  • ISBN: 038555141X
  • Physical Description: 242 pages ; 25 cm
  • Edition: First U.S. hardcover edition.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Pantheon Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, 2025.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Originally published in hardcover in Great Britain by Polygon, an imprint of Birlinn Ltd., in 2024." -- Title page verso.
Subject: College teachers > Fiction.
Veterinarians > Fiction.
Betrayal > Fiction.
Life change events > Fiction.
Islands > Scotland > Fiction.
Genre: Novels.

Available copies

  • 18 of 77 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)

Holds

  • 20 current holds with 77 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Columbus Library F MCC (Text) 31250200093991 Adult New Fiction Checked out 08/21/2025
East Asheville Library F MCC (Text) 0020660494467 Adult New Fiction Available -
East Bend Public Library F MCCALL SMITH (Text) 30667100250935 Adult New Fiction On holds shelf -
East Regional Library CMB1895156 (Text) CMB1895158 Technical Services On order -
Eden Library ROC1886805 (Text) ROC1886805 Adult New Fiction In process -
Elkin Public Library F MCCALL SMITH (Text) 30499100586021 Adult New Fiction Checked out 08/20/2025
Emily Hill Library AFIC MCC 0825 (Text) 30372102119986 Adult Fiction In process -
Etowah Branch HCPL1882664 (Text) HCPL1882666 Adult New Fiction In process -
Fletcher Branch HCPL1882664 (Text) HCPL1882665 Adult New Fiction In process -
Forsyth Central FIC McCall Smith, Alexander (Text) 0112524681411 Adult New Fiction Checked out 08/30/2025