Hemispheres
The Further Life of Alexander Maclean
by Robert Dewar
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Pub Date 28 Oct 2022 | Archive Date 25 Nov 2022
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Description
Hemispheres (a sequel to Mallaig Road, published January 2022) charts the story of Alexander Maclean’s adult life, and spans a period of more than forty years, from 1976 to 2021.
Alexander, born in British colonial Africa and brought up in the South Africa of the 1960s, spends half a lifetime striving to flee his demons. Ever restless, he travels back and forth between South Africa, the United Kingdom, Europe and the Far East, as he battles to escape the grip of alcoholism. In the process, however, Alexander has some extraordinary adventures, and several near miraculous escapes from death.
This contemporary morality tale is above all the story of Alexander’s triumph over alcoholism, and of his deliverance from his demons. In a land far from Africa, Alexander at last finds enduring peace, love and contentment.
A Note From the Publisher
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781803133973 |
| PRICE | £4.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 464 |
Featured Reviews
Robin P, Reviewer
As anyone who has read Mallaig Road will know, Robert Dewar is a master storyteller. He describes his books as novels but one can't help but notice the parallels with his own life. In truth the autobiographical elements make his writing even more poignant and evocative.
Alexander Maclean is troubled in his own mind. He has doubts about his sexuality; questions his faith; can't find a place for himself in the world, and battles the demon drink.
I love the beautiful descriptive evocation of place and time: South Africa, London, Malta, Taiwan and ultimately the Scottish Highlands, a place Alexander could finally call home. This is a work of unique perception, written with passion and courage.
