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