The Bull Calves

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Set against the backdrop of the Jacobite rising of 1745, this historical novel reflects on themes of peace and collaboration in the aftermath of conflict. Written during the tumultuous Second World War, the author, Naomi Mitchison, skillfully intertwines her own ancestral characters with a poignant message for Scotland and the world. Despite her busy life managing a farm and supporting evacuees, she meticulously planned this work, resulting in her most significant historical narrative that remains relevant today.