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Ray Welter, once a high‑flying advertising executive in Chicago, retreats from the corporate world to Jura, a remote Scottish island where George Orwell penned much of *Nineteen Eighty‑Four*. Seeking self‑actualization, Ray plans to spend a few months alone in the cottage that inspired Orwell. Instead, the island’s community of locals, with their peculiar habits and quiet humor, challenge his expectations: they view his presence as a shallow escape and thrust him into a situation where he must confront not only his own personal troubles but also the island’s unpredictably spirited inhabitants. Amidst the rugged scenery and cultural quirks, Ray’s attempt to find peace turns into an unexpected journey of self‑discovery and confrontation with the eccentricities of the islanders.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Andrew Ervin
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