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. Haunting and beautiful, corrag drew me in and transported me to the scottish highlands of the seventeenth century. Susan fletcher is the author of eve green, which won the whitbread award for first novel, oystercatchers, and corrag. 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 works. Susan fletcher books list of books by author susan fletcher. 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. She studied creative writing at the university of east anglia, and lives in stratforduponavon. Susan fletcher was our guest editor in march 2010 click here to see the books that inspired her writing. See all books authored by susan fletcher, including shadow spinner, and dragons milk, and more on. Buy witch light by susan fletcher online from the works. 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.
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Mar 04, 2010 back in february, my partner took me to scotland. 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, susan fletcher girl with her head in a book. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. In corrag, susan fletcher tells us the story of an epic historic event, o. Witch light by susan fletcher paperback, 2011 for sale. 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, susan fletcher once in a while, you come across a book that transports you into an entirely different universe. Witch light by fletcher susan 0007321600 the fast for sale. She is the author of the bestselling eve green, winner of the whitbread first novel award, witch light and oystercatchers. 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. Witch light by susan fletcher historical fiction at the.
Review of witch light by susan fletcher highland bookshop. Fletcher gives readers a strong plot, enough vivid passages to compensate for the occasional dull spot, and a triumphant heroine in corrag. The plight of an accused witch in late 17thcentury britain inspires confusion, then pity, in her only visitor in fletchers engrossing historical after. A super fun and quickread series about people smuggling dragons to safety in a world that is determined to destroy them. Witch light by susan fletcher witch light by susan fletcher the new novel from susan fletcher, author of the bestselling eve green and oystercatchers. Susan fletcher tells this story with gorgeous, poetical and. She studied creative writing at the university of east anglia and lives in stratforduponavon.
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. It is about learning to truly understand the people we encounter in our lives. So here, have a list of book recommendations from yours truly. Buy witch light, oxfam, susan fletcher, 0007321600, 9780007321605, books, fiction. 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. 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.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Witch light by susan fletcher 9780007321605paperback. 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. Susan fletcher, quote from witch light about the author. For a few days in late august and early september, susan fletcher took me back again. 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 is a compelling historical fiction set amidst the green hills and bloody events of the glen coe massacre. A breathtaking novel of passion and betrayal in seventeenthcentury scotland and the portrait of an unforgettable heroine february, 1692. The story was beautifully written with excellent descriptions of both scenery and characters. 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. Witch light by susan fletcher book cover, description, publication history. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. While corrag is still a girl her mother is burned as a witch, and. Witch light by susan fletcher books and travelling with lynn. Susan fletchers novel of the jacobite rebellion makes clare clark look at the world afresh clare clark fri 2 apr 2010 19. She is imprisoned, accused of witchcraft and murder, and awaits her death. 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.
Corrag, a wild young girl from the mountains of scotland, has been imprisoned as a witch. Which is actually borderline incoherent gushing about witches and scotland and all of the awesomeness that this book has. Mar 01, 2011 witch light paperback march 1, 2011 by susan fletcher author. Aug 25, 2011 witch light by susan fletcher is a book that i absolutely love and put susan fletcher firmly on my author wishlist. Her first book was dragons milk, a fantasy novel from jean karl books at atheneum in 1989. Her second novel, oystercatchers, was published to great critical acclaim. Witch light paperback march 1, 2011 by susan fletcher author. Nov 28, 2011 susan fletcher is the author of eve green, which won the whitbread award for first novel, oystercatchers, and the highland witch. She was born in pasadena, california and has worked from wilsonville, oregon. Explore books by susan fletcher with our selection at.
This engrossing historical novel is essential for lovers of scottish history. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Buy the highland witch by susan fletcher online at alibris. 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. I think susan fletcher captured the mystery and wild beauty of glencoe and surrounding country. Witch light, susan fletcher girl with her head in a.
The new novel from susan fletcher, author of the bestselling eve green and oystercatchers. 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, by susan fletcher is a compelling historical fiction set amidst the green hills and bloody events of the glen coe massacre. Nov 28, 2011 a breathtaking novel of passion and betrayal in seventeenthcentury scotland and the portrait of an unforgettable heroine february, 1692. Susan fletchers novel of the jacobite rebellion makes clare clark look at the.
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. 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. She graduated from the uea creative writing course and now 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. Susan fletcher is the author of eve green, which won the whitbread award for first novel, oystercatchers, and the highland witch.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Her first novel, eve green, was published in 2004 by fourth estate, an imprint of harpercollins. 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, 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. Alternately titled the highland witch or witch light, corrag is a magical story about opening your heart to the beauty of your surroundings. Eve green was her first novel which went on to be a bestselling success. She has an almost magical way with words that simply transports you into whatever vision she is currently creating. The highland witch by susan fletcher, paperback barnes. Witch light by susan fletcher is a book that i absolutely love and put susan fletcher firmly on my author wishlist. If you buy the book using that link, i will receive a small commission from the sale. Corrag by susan fletcher meet your next favorite book. Three more dragon chronicles have followed, the latest in 2010. Witch light paperback march 1, 2011 by susan fletcher author visit amazons susan fletcher page. It features an eightyearold girl who is sent to a new life in rural wales.