The Last Witch of Scotland
A bewitching story based on true events
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The Last Witch of Scotland
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Narrated by:
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Samara MacLaren
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Steven Cree
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By:
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Philip Paris
About this listen
Being a woman was her only crime.
Scottish Highlands, 1727.
In the aftermath of a tragic fire that kills her father, Aila and her mother, Janet, move to the remote parish of Loth, north-west of Inverness. Blending in does not come easily to the women: Aila was badly burned in the fire and left with visible injuries, while her mother struggles to maintain her grip on reality. When a temporary minister is appointed in the area, rather than welcome the two women, he develops a strange curiosity for them that sets them even further apart from the community.
Then arrives a motley troupe of travelling entertainers from Edinburgh, led by the charismatic but mysterious Jack. It is just the distraction Janet, and particularly Aila, needs: for the first time in a long while, their lives are filling with joy and friendship, and a kind of hope Aila hasn't known since her father's death. But in this small community, faith is more powerful than truth, and whispers more dangerous even than fire.
Haunting and deeply moving, The Last Witch of Scotland is a story of love, loyalty and sacrifice, inspired by the true story of the last person to be executed for witchcraft in Britain.
Perfect for fans of Outlander, The Mercies and The Witches of Vardo, or for anyone with an interest in the history of witchcraft, late renaissance Scotland and Highland history.©2023 Philip Paris (P)2023 Bonnier Books UK
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- sinnea
- 31-01-2025
Easy to follow and likeable characters
Historical story based on truth, good narration and likeable characters. Found it easy to picture the surroundings as well described
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Anonymous User
- 05-11-2024
excellent historical drama
enjoyable and moving story, well red and easy to follow. recommended for history and fantasy buffs, great message of female empowerment
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