Midwinter
by John Buchan
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Midwinter is a richly atmospheric historical adventure set against the Jacobite Rising of 1745. Captain Alastair Maclean, a young Highlander and secret supporter of Bonnie Prince Charlie, travels through England on a dangerous mission to discover why the English Jacobites have failed to provide the expected support for the Stuart cause. Along the way, he encounters betrayal, political intrigue, romance, violence, and a remarkable cast of mysterious characters.
Among the most memorable is Amos Midwinter, an enigmatic philosopher and leader of a secret brotherhood known as the Spoonbills, whose allegiance seems devoted not to political factions but to an older, deeper vision of England. The novel also imaginatively brings Samuel Johnson into the story, exploring the mysterious gap in his recorded life during the years of the rebellion.
With its snowbound roads, secret meetings, daring escapes, and vividly portrayed eighteenth-century countryside, Midwinter combines historical fiction, romance, adventure, and political intrigue. It is an engaging portrait of loyalty, courage, destiny, and the enduring spirit of a nation.
Quote from the book—
“What can stand against loyalty? It is the faith that moves mountains.”
—John Buchan, Midwinter
Immerse yourself in 'Midwinter' by John Buchan, a captivating digital novel set in the intrigue and adventure of 18th-century England. Experience the thrill of espionage, suspenseful encounters, and richly detailed settings, now available in a convenient digital format for reading anywhere, anytime.
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John Buchan (1875–1940) was a Scottish novelist, historian, lawyer, and statesman best known for his adventure and espionage fiction. Born in Perth, Scotland, he studied at the University of Glasgow and Oxford University before beginning a varied career in publishing, law, government, and politics. His most famous novel, The Thirty-Nine Steps (1915), introduced the resourceful adventurer Richard Hannay and became a landmark of the thriller genre. Buchan wrote numerous novels, biographies, histories, and essays, including The Power-House, Greenmantle, and Mr. Standfast. In 1935, he became Governor General of Canada, serving until his death in 1940.
