If you buy the book using that link, i will receive a small commission from the sale. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The plight of an accused witch in late 17thcentury britain inspires confusion, then pity, in her only visitor in fletchers engrossing historical after. Her first novel, eve green, was published in 2004 by fourth estate, an imprint of harpercollins.
Shop amongst our popular books, including 28, the highland witch, journey of the pale bear and more from susan fletcher. It features an eightyearold girl who is sent to a new life in rural wales. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Susan fletchers novel of the jacobite rebellion makes clare clark look at the world afresh clare clark fri 2 apr 2010 19. Her first book was dragons milk, a fantasy novel from jean karl books at atheneum in 1989. As the world communicates more and more via texts, memes and sound bytes, short but profound quotes. 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. 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. She graduated from the uea creative writing course and now lives in stratforduponavon. Susan fletcher is the author of eve green, which won the whitbread award for first novel, oystercatchers, and corrag. Susan fletcher tells this story with gorgeous, poetical and. See all books authored by susan fletcher, including shadow spinner, and dragons milk, and more on.
She studied creative writing at the university of east anglia and lives in stratforduponavon. 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. So here, have a list of book recommendations from yours truly. 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. Nov 28, 2011 a breathtaking novel of passion and betrayal in seventeenthcentury scotland and the portrait of an unforgettable heroine february, 1692. Witch light by susan fletcher paperback harpercollins. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. She studied creative writing at the university of east anglia, and lives in stratforduponavon. Witch light, by susan fletcher is a compelling historical fiction set amidst the green hills and bloody events of the glen coe massacre. Witch light, susan fletcher girl with her head in a book.
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. 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. Aug 25, 2011 witch light by susan fletcher is a book that i absolutely love and put susan fletcher firmly on my author wishlist. Buy witch light by susan fletcher online from the works. 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. 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. Corrag, a wild young girl from the mountains of scotland, has been imprisoned as a witch. Witch light, susan fletcher once in a while, you come across a book that transports you into an entirely different universe. Mar 01, 2011 witch light paperback march 1, 2011 by susan fletcher author. 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 paperback march 1, 2011 by susan fletcher author. Susan fletcher was our guest editor in march 2010 click here to see the books that inspired her writing. Susan fletcher born may 28, 1951 is an american writer of fiction, primarily speculative fiction for children or young adults. 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. 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. 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. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Witch light by susan fletcher 9780007321605paperback. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name.
Eve green was her first novel which went on to be a bestselling success. Witch light by fletcher susan 0007321600 the fast for sale. Buy witch light, oxfam, susan fletcher, 0007321600, 9780007321605, books, fiction. She has an almost magical way with words that simply transports you into whatever vision she is currently creating. Witch light paperback march 3 2011 by susan fletcher author 4.
She was born in pasadena, california and has worked from wilsonville, oregon. Subscribe to the lovereading newsletter and get personalised book suggestions and extracts straight to your inbox every week. Witch light by susan fletcher witch light by susan fletcher the new novel from susan fletcher, author of the bestselling eve green and oystercatchers. The new novel from susan fletcher, author of the bestselling eve green and oystercatchers. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the highland witch. Mar 04, 2010 back in february, my partner took me to scotland. 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. Susan fletcher books list of books by author susan fletcher. Witch light by susan fletcher historical fiction at the works. 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.
The highland witch by susan fletcher, paperback barnes. Alternately titled the highland witch or witch light, corrag is a magical story about opening your heart to the beauty of your surroundings. 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. This engrossing historical novel is essential for lovers of scottish history. 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. Haunting and beautiful, corrag drew me in and transported me to the scottish highlands of the seventeenth century. While corrag is still a girl her mother is burned as a witch, and. She is the author of the bestselling eve green, winner of the whitbread first novel award, witch light and oystercatchers. A super fun and quickread series about people smuggling dragons to safety in a world that is determined to destroy them. Susan fletcher, quote from witch light about the author.
Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. Three more dragon chronicles have followed, the latest in 2010. I think susan fletcher captured the mystery and wild beauty of glencoe and surrounding country. Which is actually borderline incoherent gushing about witches and scotland and all of the awesomeness that this book has. Witch light by susan fletcher historical fiction at the. Let me tell you about a man i knew by susan fletcher a. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. For a few days in late august and early september, susan fletcher took me back again. Ive read a couple of her books before and its always the same for me i rush through the book, devouring the words like a raging maniac and then finish the story feeling almost teary. Susan fletchers novel of the jacobite rebellion makes clare clark look at the. Corrag by susan fletcher meet your next favorite book.
Buy the highland witch by susan fletcher online at alibris. The story was beautifully written with excellent descriptions of both scenery and characters. Susan fletcher is the author of eve green, which won the whitbread award for first novel, oystercatchers, and the highland witch. And dragons being dragons, and neither morally good nor evil. Explore books by susan fletcher with our selection at. Alternately titled the highland witch or witch light, corrag is a magical story about. This post contains affiliate links which you can use to purchase the book. Witch light by susan fletcher books and travelling with lynn. Witch light by susan fletcher book cover, description, publication history. Witch light, or corrag, as its alternatively known, tells the story of a wild young girl living in the scottish highlands in 1692. With its strong female protagonist, fletchers latest work casts a spell that will linger over readers long after they have finished the book.
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. Witch light by susan fletcher used good 9780007321605. 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. A breathtaking novel of passion and betrayal in seventeenthcentury scotland and the portrait of an unforgettable heroine february, 1692. She is imprisoned, accused of witchcraft and murder, and awaits her death. Fletcher gives readers a strong plot, enough vivid passages to compensate for the occasional dull spot, and a triumphant heroine in corrag. Witch light by susan fletcher published by harpercollins uk on 2011 pages.
In corrag, susan fletcher tells us the story of an epic historic event, o. Nov 28, 2011 susan fletcher is the author of eve green, which won the whitbread award for first novel, oystercatchers, and the highland witch. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Buy witch light by susan fletcher, in good condition. Review of witch light by susan fletcher highland bookshop. Witch light by susan fletcher paperback, 2011 for sale.
Her second novel, oystercatchers, was published to great critical acclaim. 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 is a book that i absolutely love and put susan fletcher firmly on my author wishlist. It is about learning to truly understand the people we encounter in our lives. Witch light paperback march 1, 2011 by susan fletcher author visit amazons susan fletcher page. Witch light, susan fletcher girl with her head in a.
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