WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Na h-Eileanán Síar (Scotland’s Western Isles): 

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  • “The Blackhouse” by Peter May: This crime novel takes place on the Isle of Lewis and follows a detective investigating a murder in his hometown.
  • “The Chess Men” by Peter May: Another novel by Peter May, this atmospheric mystery is set in the Outer Hebrides and features compelling characters and a gripping plot.
  • “The Lighthouse Stevensons” by Bella Bathurst: This non-fiction book explores the history and lives of the Stevenson family, who were responsible for building many lighthouses in the Scottish islands, including the ones in Na h-Eileanan Siar.
  • “Homeland” by Margaret Elphinstone: This historical novel delves into the lives of the inhabitants of St. Kilda, an island in the Western Isles, during the nineteenth century.
  • “Island Going” by Robert Atkinson: This memoir offers a personal account of life on the island of Barra, from childhood memories to fishing stories.
  • “The Lewis Man” by Peter May: This is the second book in Peter May’s Lewis Trilogy, following a detective’s investigation into a mystery that spans both the past and the present of Na h-Eileanan Siar.
  • “An Cala” by Angus Peter Campbell: Written in Gaelic, this award-winning novel transports readers to a remote island and explores themes of love, loss, and identity.
  • “The Haunted Book” by John Connolly: In this supernatural thriller, private detective Charlie Parker uncovers a dark secret on a remote island in the Outer Hebrides.
  • “The Atlantic Wall” by Alexander McKee: This historical novel tells the story of the German occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II and their impact on the local people.
  • “Salt on the Wound” by K.M. Grant: This young adult novel follows a group of adolescents coming of age on the Isle of Lewis during the late 19th century, grappling with family secrets and societal expectations.
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