Let me tell you about a man i knew by susan fletcher a. It features an eightyearold girl who is sent to a new life in rural wales. Her first book was dragons milk, a fantasy novel from jean karl books at atheneum in 1989. Read or listen to susan fletcher books and audiobooks. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. Fletcher was born in birmingham and studied at the university of york ba in english and related studies and then at the university of east anglia ma in creative writing. Nov 28, 2011 susan fletcher is the author of eve green, which won the whitbread award for first novel, oystercatchers, and the highland witch. Witch light by susan fletcher witch light, by susan fletcher is a compelling historical fiction set amidst the green hills and bloody events of the glen coe massacre. If you buy the book using that link, i will receive a small commission from the sale. Alternately titled the highland witch or witch light, corrag is a magical story about. Her first novel, eve green 2004, tells the story of eightyearold evie, who is sent to a new life in rural wales, where she discovers a family secret.
Haunting and beautiful, corrag drew me in and transported me to the scottish highlands of the seventeenth century. She studied creative writing at the university of east anglia and lives in stratforduponavon. She studied creative writing at the university of east anglia, and lives in stratforduponavon. Witch light by susan fletcher is a book that i absolutely love and put susan fletcher firmly on my author wishlist. Susan fletcher born may 28, 1951 is an american writer of fiction, primarily speculative fiction for children or young adults. Review of witch light by susan fletcher highland bookshop. Susan fletcher is the author of eve green, which won the whitbread award for first novel, oystercatchers, and the highland witch. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Aug 21, 2019 the use of mr leslies letters was a clever way of giving the story another dimension and seeing how his attitude changed as corrag told her story. Fletcher gives readers a strong plot, enough vivid passages to compensate for the occasional dull spot, and a triumphant heroine in corrag. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The highland witch by susan fletcher, paperback barnes.
It is about learning to truly understand the people we encounter in our lives. A young girl meets a family that gained eternal life after drinking from an enchanted spring, and is left to wonder whether living forever is a blessing or a curse. I think susan fletcher captured the mystery and wild beauty of glencoe and surrounding country. With its strong female protagonist, fletchers latest work casts a spell that will linger over readers long after they have finished the book.
See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Subscribe to the lovereading newsletter and get personalised book suggestions and extracts straight to your inbox every week. Nov 28, 2011 a breathtaking novel of passion and betrayal in seventeenthcentury scotland and the portrait of an unforgettable heroine february, 1692. Buy witch light by susan fletcher, in good condition. A super fun and quickread series about people smuggling dragons to safety in a world that is determined to destroy them. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Witch light, or corrag, as its alternatively known, tells the story of a wild young girl living in the scottish highlands in 1692. She was born in pasadena, california and has worked from wilsonville, oregon her first book was dragons milk, a fantasy novel from jean karl books at atheneum in 1989. Witch light paperback march 1, 2011 by susan fletcher author. A breathtaking novel of passion and betrayal in seventeenthcentury scotland and the portrait of an unforgettable heroine february, 1692. Susan fletcher born 1979 is a british novelist fletcher was born in birmingham and studied at the university of york ba in english and related studies and then at the university of east anglia ma in creative writing her first novel, eve green, was published in 2004 by fourth estate, an imprint of harpercollins. Susan fletcher is the author of eve green, which won the whitbread award for first novel, oystercatchers, and corrag.
The massacre of glencoe happened at 5am on th february 1692 when thirtyeight members of the macdonald clan were killed by government troops who had enjoyed. Eve green was her first novel which went on to be a bestselling success. Witch light by susan fletcher book cover, description, publication history. Witch light paperback march 1, 2011 by susan fletcher author visit amazons susan fletcher page. Buy witch light, oxfam, susan fletcher, 0007321600, 9780007321605, books, fiction. Corrag, a wild young girl from the mountains of scotland, has been imprisoned as a witch. Witch light paperback march 3 2011 by susan fletcher author 4. Witch light by susan fletcher also known as the highland witch and corrag depending on which country you buy from witch light is a beautifully poetic historical fiction novel set in glencoe, in the scottish highlands during the massacre of glencoe. Susan fletcher was our guest editor in march 2010 click here to see the books that inspired her writing. Which is actually borderline incoherent gushing about witches and scotland and all of the awesomeness that this book has. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the highland witch. So here, have a list of book recommendations from yours truly. She graduated from the uea creative writing course and now lives in stratforduponavon.
This engrossing historical novel is essential for lovers of scottish history. She was born in pasadena, california and has worked from wilsonville, oregon. Witch light, susan fletcher once in a while, you come across a book that transports you into an entirely different universe. Corrag by susan fletcher meet your next favorite book. In corrag, susan fletcher tells us the story of an epic historic event, o. Mar 04, 2010 back in february, my partner took me to scotland. See all books authored by susan fletcher, including shadow spinner, and dragons milk, and more on. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. While corrag is still a girl her mother is burned as a witch, and. The new novel from susan fletcher, author of the bestselling eve green and oystercatchers. Witch light by susan fletcher paperback, 2011 for sale.
The use of mr leslies letters was a clever way of giving the story another dimension and seeing how his attitude changed as corrag told her story. Three more dragon chronicles have followed, the latest in 2010. Susan fletchers novel of the jacobite rebellion makes clare clark look at the. Witch light, susan fletcher girl with her head in a. Witch light by susan fletcher witch light by susan fletcher the new novel from susan fletcher, author of the bestselling eve green and oystercatchers. Shop amongst our popular books, including 28, the highland witch, journey of the pale bear and more from susan fletcher. Susan fletcher tells this story with gorgeous, poetical and. Wild, young corag sits in a jail cell, condemned to burn as both witch and traitor for her hand in warning the macdonalds of their doom, and. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. Buy witch light by susan fletcher online from the works.
Her first novel, eve green, won the 2004 whitbread first novel award, the betty trask prize, the authors club best first novel award and the richard and judy summer read in 2005. Buy the highland witch by susan fletcher online at alibris. Susan fletcher books list of books by author susan fletcher. She is imprisoned, accused of witchcraft and murder, and awaits her death. The words challenge you to let go of the reality and become one with the protagonist, feeling their sorrow, their joy, their loss, and their love.
This story concerns corrag, a young girl imprisoned as a witch, she is being questioned by a man who is investigating the glencoe massacre but. Mar 01, 2011 witch light paperback march 1, 2011 by susan fletcher author. Terrified, in a cold, filthy cell, she awaits her fate of death by burning until she is visited by charles leslie, a young irishman, hungry to question her. Again, i was really intrigued by the historical events portrayed in the story and went to read up a little more after id finished reading. Witch light by susan fletcher published by harpercollins uk on 2011 pages. Witch light by fletcher susan 0007321600 the fast for sale. Apr 02, 2010 susan fletcher s novel of the jacobite rebellion makes clare clark look at the world afresh clare clark fri 2 apr 2010 19. Alternately titled the highland witch or witch light, corrag is a magical story about opening your heart to the beauty of your surroundings. The story was beautifully written with excellent descriptions of both scenery and characters.
Her first novel, eve green, was published in 2004 by fourth estate, an imprint of harpercollins. Witch light by susan fletcher 9780007321605paperback. She is the author of the bestselling eve green, winner of the whitbread first novel award, witch light and oystercatchers. Witch light by susan fletcher books and travelling with lynn.
Witch light by susan fletcher paperback harpercollins. The plight of an accused witch in late 17thcentury britain inspires confusion, then pity, in her only visitor in fletchers engrossing historical after. Susan fletcher, quote from witch light about the author. Explore books by susan fletcher with our selection at. Witch light by susan fletcher historical fiction at the works. As the world communicates more and more via texts, memes and sound bytes, short but profound quotes. Wild, young corag sits in a jail cell, condemned to burn as both witch and traitor for her hand in warning the macdonalds of their doom, and allowing some to escape over the. Witch light, by susan fletcher is a compelling historical fiction set amidst the green hills and bloody events of the glen coe massacre. This post contains affiliate links which you can use to purchase the book. She has an almost magical way with words that simply transports you into whatever vision she is currently creating. Her second novel, oystercatchers, was published to great critical acclaim. Aug 25, 2011 witch light by susan fletcher is a book that i absolutely love and put susan fletcher firmly on my author wishlist. Witch light by susan fletcher used good 9780007321605. Witch light, susan fletcher girl with her head in a book.
Susan fletchers novel of the jacobite rebellion makes clare clark look at the world afresh clare clark fri 2 apr 2010 19. Witch light, susan fletcher september 18, 2011 february 6, 2016 girl with her head in a book i read fletchers first novel, eve green about six years or so ago and really enjoyed it, plus i was intrigued by what i read on the blurb about the glencoe massacre. Witch light by susan fletcher historical fiction at the. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. Ive said this is my favourite book, and it is along with a couple of others which destroyed me around the same amount if you had to pick just one or two books to be your favourite, could you do it. And dragons being dragons, and neither morally good nor evil. For a few days in late august and early september, susan fletcher took me back again.
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