The Highland Witch: A Novel
Nov 2010 · W. W. Norton & Company
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"This engrossing historical novel is essential for lovers of Scottish history. With its strong female protagonist, Fletcher's latest work casts a spell that will linger over readers long after they have finished the book." — Library Journal (starred review)
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.
"This engrossing historical novel is essential for lovers of Scottish history. With its strong female protagonist, Fletcher's latest work casts a spell that will linger over readers long after they have finished the book." — Library Journal (starred review)
In 1692, brilliant, captivating Corrag...
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December 10, 2010
When Cora looks to the sky from the gallows, when Corrag says (broken, near death, no hope),
" Alive, life, I live !"
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January 10, 2019
This book truly captivated me, from beginning til the very end. I enjoyed this book wholeheartedly and would recommend it to all.
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.
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.
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