Midwinter: Certain Travellers in Old England

Midwinter: Certain Travellers in Old England is a historical novel by John Buchan, published in 1923. Set during the 1745 Jacobite rising, it follows Alastair Maclean, a devoted supporter of Bonnie Prince Charlie, as he travels through England seeking support for the Jacobite cause. The narrative intertwines themes of loyalty, betrayal, and forbidden love, while also offering a fictional account of Samuel Johnson's lesser-known years. The novel is notable for its rich depiction of a tumultuous period in British history and the complexities of its characters.