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A review by donaldleitch
The New Road by Neil Munro
4.0
The historical novel follows the travels of two Argyll men, Ninian Campbell and Aenas Macmaster, on a journey that takes them from Inverary to Inverness and back through the Scottish Highlands a decade prior to Culloden.
The book offers no romantic viewpoint of Jacobite sympathizers, as the author favours the government side taken by the Campbells. One historical figure appears in the novel, Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat. The book's approach to the Jacobites differs markedly from more recent writings about the period, such as the Outlander series.
The novel is essentially a mystery story as Ninian works through various clues to discover how Aenas' father, Paul, died and lost his lairdship to another man. The story is good, but the real strength of the book is for for those interested in better understanding Highland culture.
The book was written in 1914 by Argyll born journalist, Neil Munro. Munro assumes his audience to be well versed in Scottish history. It was necessary from time to time to look up some of the historical references. Munro uses Gaelic language terms and references occasionally. A google search of the translation is essential to better appreciating the novel.
The book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in Scottish history.
The book offers no romantic viewpoint of Jacobite sympathizers, as the author favours the government side taken by the Campbells. One historical figure appears in the novel, Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat. The book's approach to the Jacobites differs markedly from more recent writings about the period, such as the Outlander series.
The novel is essentially a mystery story as Ninian works through various clues to discover how Aenas' father, Paul, died and lost his lairdship to another man. The story is good, but the real strength of the book is for for those interested in better understanding Highland culture.
The book was written in 1914 by Argyll born journalist, Neil Munro. Munro assumes his audience to be well versed in Scottish history. It was necessary from time to time to look up some of the historical references. Munro uses Gaelic language terms and references occasionally. A google search of the translation is essential to better appreciating the novel.
The book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in Scottish history.