Wild Mountains Wild People

Glasgow Classics Professor Andy Gallagher had always believed that his grandfather John, a Commando, had been killed in Crete during the War. Andy Gallagher finds himself balancing his career in Classics with being a devoted father to his daughter Eilidh amid a difficult separation. . Then Andy's father, Michael, receives a letter out of the blue saying that John had died only a few weeks ago in Crete, leaving a box of important papers for his son to collect. Michael is shattered to learn that his father had been alive for decades after the War, but had never contacted his family back home. Andy, a Greek speaker, goes to Crete to collect the box and finds that it contains John's wartime journal. The journal not only exposes the ruthless political manoeuvring that shaped the island's wartime fate but also points to a long-buried treasure hidden deep within the White Mountains, secrets that, even decades later, some are willing to kill to protect. As he delves deeper, Andy unearths an age-old mystery of buried treasure, wartime deceit, and long-held vendettas. What he initially believes to be a simple quest for answers quickly turns into a perilous journey, forcing him to navigate the complex history of the Cretan Resistance during Nazi occupation and the vital role Scottish soldiers played in it. Andy starts searching for the cave, unaware that he is being followed. His quest has rekindled toxic wartime Cretan vendettas and put his life in mortal peril. As Andy's search intensifies, he begins to see striking parallels between the resilience of the Cretan people and his Scottish heritage, making Wild Mountains, Wild People a compelling exploration of two deeply connected cultures.