The Secret of Ardnish

Ardnish #4

by Angus MacDonald

A small inheritance and a letter from his grandfather mark the beginnings of a journey that leads Peter Angus Gillies from his mundane job in Canada to Ardnish, the land of his forebears, on the rugged and remote west coast of Scotland.

As Peter Angus explores the long-abandoned places where his ancestors eked out a living and listens to stories about them, he learns of treasure lost centuries before from a ship transporting French gold to help the Jacobite cause. Completely bewitched by the spell of Ardnish and the ghosts of its past, he sets out to find the hidden gold. With the help of a local girl, Sarah, he embarks on a search that will test him emotionally and physically as he learns independence and resilience – and experiences a love like he has never known before.

Genres: Scotland, Historical Fiction

256 pages, Paperback

Published April 10, 2022

About the author

Angus MacDonald is a Scottish businessman and author. He 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 is the author of the Ardnish series, is the proud owner of The Highland Bookshop and has built The Highland Cinema in Fort William town square.

Reviews

[Sarah Rorison · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely story. A great mix of history, adventure and a touch of romance.

[Cora · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 4th book by Angus about Ardnish. A really excellent one, great descriptions of the area, scenery, customs. Historical information about the Jacobite period is included. The descriptions of the people, their way of life, their hardships when trying to eke out a living are very vivid. Interesting to read about the large community of people with Scottish ancestors living in Canada. The storyline is very interesting, the key characters well thought out. As a visitor to this rugged area it is great to ‘travel’ with the story. Once I started reading I just could not put it down. A must read in my opinion!