Synopses & Reviews
In 1692, brilliant, captivating Corrag-accused witch, orphaned herbalist, and unforgettable heroine-is imprisoned in the Scottish highlands, suspected of witchcraft and murder. 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. Originally published in hardcover under the title .
Review
[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.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. --Ron Charles
Review
A beautifully written story. . . . Vivid, well-researched and gripping . . . an assault on the senses. Highly recommended. --Historical Novel Review
Synopsis
In 1692, brilliant, captivating Corrag--accused witch, orphaned herbalist, and unforgettable heroine--is imprisoned for her supposed involvement in a massacre in the Scottish highlands. Suspected of witchcraft and murder and awaiting her death, she tells her story to Charles Leslie, an Irish propagandist who seeks information to condemn the Protestant King William, rumored to be involved in the massacre. Hers is a story of passion, courage, love, and the magic of the natural world. By telling it, she transforms both their lives.
Originally published in hardcover under the title Corrag: A Novel.
Synopsis
"Fletcher gives readers a strong plot . . . and a triumphant heroine in Corrag, whose travails are truly epic."--
About the Author
Susan Fletcher is the author of Eve Green, which won the Whitbread Award for First Novel, Oystercatchers, and The Highland Witch. She lives in the United Kingdom.