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A breathtaking novel of passion and betrayal in seventeenth-century Scotland and the portrait of an unforgettable heroine
February 13, 1692. Thirty-eight members of the MacDonald clan are killed by soldiers who had previously enjoyed the clan’s hospitality. Many more die from exposure. Forty miles south, brilliant, captivating Corrag—accused witch and orphaned herbalist—is imprisoned in the Scottish highlands for her involvement in the massacre. As she awaits her death, she tells her story to Charles Leslie, an Irish propagandist who seeks information she may have condemning the Protestant King William. Hers is a story of passion, courage, love, and the magic of the natural world. By telling it, she transforms both their lives.
As in her award-winning debut novel, Eve Green, Susan Fletcher shows that she is “a novelist with the soul of a poet” (Booklist). This deeply philosophical and dramatic book is about an epic historic event and the difference a single heart can make—and how deep and lasting relationships can come from the most unlikely places.
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"This is such a beautiful book..it rates as one of my all time favourites..Corrag, the accused girl is a wonder. the narrative transports you to the Highlands..you can smell the heather..feel the ice and snow beneath your feet..read it and then buy your best girlfriends copies too"
— Mezzie (5 out of 5 stars)
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“A stirring historical romance…Sweeps out a lot of the old clichés about witches and casts an enchanting spell in favor of bold women everywhere.”
— Washington Post -
“A novel with moments of such extraordinary beauty and quiet power that it is impossible, having read it, not to look at the world anew.”
— Guardian (London) -
“A beautifully written story…Vivid, well-researched and gripping…An assault on the senses. Highly recommended."
— Historical Novel Review -
“Fletcher gives readers a strong plot…and a triumphant heroine in Corrag, whose travails are truly epic.”
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“[Fletcher’s] descriptions of the natural beauty of the Highlands are hypnotic…Casts a spell that will linger over readers long after they have finished the book.”
— Library Journal
The Highland Witch Listener Reviews
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" When I first saw this book, I thought it would be really interesting. Unfortunately I didn't really enjoy it. The plot itself was good, but unfortunately its flaw was that the way it was written did not grip me at all. Perhaps if it had been written a different way, I would have enjoyed it more. "
— Amanda, 2/19/2014 -
" Wonderfully descriptive and so touching. I haven't read anything of this caliber in some time. Based on true events in the Scottish highlands. "
— Shushlibrarian, 2/7/2014 -
" I love this book. I miss reading it every night. Beautiful writing, poignant story, clever use of perspective. Did I mention that I love this book? "
— Kathie, 1/23/2014 -
" great insight to the clans and life in highlands at that time "
— AM, 1/19/2014 -
" Very rich in historical detail, and an interesting era to read about. I wasn't crazy about the writing style though. Corrag is an interesting character but that doesn't translate into a good narrator, so the prose gets heavy and repetitive at times. The ending, I can see why she did it that way; but bit seems unlikely. Not bad overall though. "
— Sage, 1/18/2014 -
" Beautifully written historical fiction set in the Scottish Highlands as a retelling of the Glen Coe massacre from the perspective of Corrag, the "witch". "
— Lauri, 1/15/2014 -
" Drama. History. Romance. Lyrical prose. I could almost feel the wind in my hair and see the shifting shadows of the glen spread out before me. I LOVED this book. "
— Carolyn, 12/29/2013 -
" A lovely book, with captivating, lyrical prose woven into a compelling story. "
— Jeanne, 12/7/2013 -
" This contains wonderful descriptions of nature and life. Everything is seen through the eyes of an outcast. Hearing her story changes people. It was lovely. "
— Abby, 10/23/2013 -
" uniquely observed, lyrical, lovely "
— Michelle, 2/9/2013 -
" This book was a rambling momologue and I couldn't finish it. "
— Jocelin, 12/25/2012 -
" My favorite book of the year. I couldn't put it down! "
— Shanna, 12/12/2012 -
" Fine way to present history, politics, and the human heart. It drives one from the past to this moment and the face of religious fundamentalism. "
— Pharr, 9/23/2012
About Susan Fletcher
Susan Fletcher is the author of Eve Green, which won the Whitbread Award for First Novel, and Oystercatchers. She lives in the United Kingdom.
About Rosalyn Landor
Rosalyn Landor is an English-born television, theater, and multiple-award-winning audiobook narrator. Her television credits include Love in a Cold Climate, Rumpole of the Bailey, Sherlock Holmes, and Star Trek: The Next Generation. She has won numerous Audie awards and AudioFile magazine Earphones awards.