Featured movies all video latest this just in prelinger archives democracy now. Whilst spending a few days in edinburgh, i managed to catch a couple of the book festival events. Like fletcher s previous heroines, corrag is steeped in the landscapes that surround her and her observations are marked by the same lyricism as those of her. Corrag spins colorful if sometimes meandering tales of the unfriendly english countryside and the fleeting joy of having found, in the clan, a place where she can be accepted. A worthy companion book, with storytelling strong enough to interest even readers unfamiliar with the original novel or its many adaptations.
Fletchers latest work casts a spell that will linger over readers long after they have finished the book. The massacre of glencoe happened at 5am on th february 1692 when thirty. The paperback of the the highland witch by susan fletcher at barnes. In corrag, susan fletcher tells us the story of an epic historic event, o. 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. This deeply philosophical and dramatic book is about an epic historic event and the difference a single heart can makehow deep and lasting relationships can. The scottish highlands provide the backdrop for this compelling historical novel, as jennifer ryan discovers. Three more dragon chronicles have followed, the latest in 2010. The highland witch susan fletcher audiobook online. Susan fletcher books list of books by susan fletcher. Green, which won the whitbread award for first novel, oystercatchers, and corrag. I actually read the highland witch while visiting ireland and scotland, for my down time. This deeply philosophical and dramatic book is about an epic historic event and the. Corrag, a wild young girl from the mountains of scotland, has been imprisoned as a witch.
With its strong female protagonist, fletchers latest work casts a spell that will linger over readers long after they have finished the book. The dreamy emotionality of the prose takes away from the books more subtle and singular scenes, such as the. 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. The highland witch by susan fletcher, paperback barnes. Corrag macdonald from the book corrag susan fletcher see more about nature, green and photography. Forty miles south, brilliant, captivating corragaccused witch and orphaned herbalistis imprisoned in. Interview with susan fletcher about ancient, strange. See all books authored by susan fletcher, including corrag, and a little in love, and more on thriftbooks. Download one of the free kindle apps to start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer.
Her first novel, eve green, won the 2004 whitbread first novel award, the betty trask prize, the authors club best first. 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 isnt one of those authors with a website, a tumblr account and a twitter stream she joined facebook in october 2011 but has. Buy corrag by susan fletcher 2011 0301 by susan fletcher from amazons fiction books store. Susan fletchers novel of the jacobite rebellion makes clare clark look at the world afresh. Let me tell you about a man i knew by susan fletcher a portrait of van goghs faded woman. Explore books by susan fletcher with our selection at. Discount prices on books by susan fletcher, including titles like journey of the pale bear. Though the bittersweetness of eponines doomed, unrequited love shines through the later parts of the book, the deeper story about goodness and kindness is just as carefully and compellingly told. Susan fletcher is so good at describing scenery and atmosphere you could almost be there. Fletchers characterizations of the people of glencoe are no less moving.
In 1692, brilliant, captivating corragaccused witch, orphaned herbalist, and unforgettable heroineis imprisoned for her supposed involvement in a massacre in the scottish highlands. Theres his son alisdair, whom corrag chastely and fiercely loves, and alisdairs lovely wife, whose baby corrag helps deliver. The highland witch audiobook, written by susan fletcher. She studied creative writing at the university of east anglia and lives in stratfordupona. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint. Susan fletcher tells this story with gorgeous, poetical and. Like fletcher s previous heroines, corrag is steeped in the landscapes. The plight of an accused witch in late 17thcentury. Theres the maciain, the clans gruff leader, who corrag first meets when she tends his headwound. Susan fletcher was our guest editor in march 2010 click here to see the books that inspired her writing. 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.
Forty miles south, brilliant, captivating corragaccused witch and orphaned herbalistis. By susan fletcher witch light by susan fletcher the new novel from susan fletcher, author of the bestselling eve green and oystercatchers. Let me tell you about a man i knew by susan fletcher a. Susan fletcher born may 28, 1951 is an american writer of fiction, primarily speculative fiction for children or young adults. The 1692 massacre of glencoe can still rouse passions today, so its a brave author who tries to wrest fiction from it. Corrag is the most beautiful book i have ever found. Her novel for children, a little in love, won the 2016 north east childrens book award.
Corrag by susan fletcher is in the bookbags christmas gift recommendations 2010. Susan fletcher s novel of the jacobite rebellion makes clare clark look at the world afresh. A 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. The new novel from susan fletcher, author of the bestselling eve green and oystercatchers.
This deeply philosophical and dramatic book is about an epic historic event and the difference a single heart can makehow deep and lasting relationships can come from the most unlikely places. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading corrag. Mar 03, 2011 fletcher gives corrag a lyrical narrative voicea fascinating aspect of history daily mail susan fletchers lyrical, poetic style is burnished to a rare shine in her third bookher descriptions of the scottish landscape are breathtaking, as is her depiction of the lonesome girl who is enraptured by the beauty of the highlands. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Susan fletchers lyrical, poetic style is burnished to a rare shine in her third bookher descriptions of the scottish landscape are breathtaking, as is her depiction of the lonesome girl who is enraptured by the beauty of the highlandsincredibly moving marie claire. A breathtaking novel of passion and betrayal in seventeenthcentury scotland and the portrait of an unforgettable heroine february, 1692. Corrags storytelling forms the heart of the novel, interspersed with leslies commentary in letters to his wife. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. The highland witch by susan fletcher overdrive rakuten. As in her awardwinning debut novel, eve green, susan fletcher shows that she is a novelist with the soul of a poet booklist. Corrag macdonald from the book corrag susan fletcher advertisement. Susan fletcher isnt one of those authors with a website, a tumblr account and.
Corrags story and the brutality suffered by women throughout the british isles need to be retold in each generation, as in her awardwinning debut novel, eve green, susan fletcher shows that she is a novelist with the soul of a poet booklist. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. Her first book was dragons milk, a fantasy novel from jean karl books at atheneum in 1989. In 1692, brilliant, captivating corragaccused witch, orphaned. A novel by susan fletcher available from rakuten kobo. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Susan fletcher is a rare find, what a gift and a treasure. The massacre of glencoe happened at 5am on th february 1692 when thirtyeight members of the macdonald clan were killed by soldiers who had enjoyed the clans hospitality for the previous ten days. I found it engaging, somewhat telling of the region and people. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. 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. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. This engrossing historical novel is essential for lovers of scottish history. Sometimes you start reading a book, and while you know its good, suddenly it will dawn on you that its so much more than that.
Susan fletcher author of corrag goodreads share book. Corrag ebook by susan fletcher 9780007358618 rakuten kobo. She graduated from the uea creative writing course and now lives in stratforduponavon. It features an eightyearold girl who is sent to a new life in rural wales. Her first novel, eve green, was published in 2004 by fourth estate, an imprint of harpercollins. Susan fletcher at the edinburgh book festival alexandra otoole. Susan fletcher at the edinburgh book festival alexandra. We see clara change too with maturity she loses some of her old certainties and becomes more open.
Corrag by susan fletcher overdrive rakuten overdrive. A heartbroken corrag does what she can to help, but the novel remains true to the history and sees many brutally slain, a fact that is not lost on leslie as he carefully records corrag s account. She was born in pasadena, california and has worked from wilsonville, oregon. The first of which, featured one of my favourite authors, susan fletcher. 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. In 1692, after the overthrow of james vii of scotland and the installation of william and mary on his throne, a childsized woman, abused, malnourished and probably halfcrazy, tells her story to a priest sent to convert the barbarians of the scottish highlands. See all books authored by susan fletcher, including shadow spinner, and dragons milk, and more on thriftbooks. Fletcher is now published by virago, an imprint of little, brown book group. The highland witch susan fletcher audiobook online download.
Susan fletcher is the author of eve green, which won the whitbread award for first novel, oystercatchers, and the highland witch. Read corrag by susan fletcher available from rakuten kobo. Susan fletcher is the author of eve green, which won the whitbread award for first novel, oystercatchers, and corrag. Witch light by susan fletcher paperback harpercollins. Charles is harder to pin down, and he often functions as a placeholder until his abrupt shift into a pivotal role late in the book. Impeccable writing, profound intimacy with, and witnessing of the land, and i am warmed that the macdonalds of glencoe are having their story told. Thirtyeight members of the macdonald clan are killed by soldiers who had previously enjoyed the clans hospitality. I will read more books by susan and would love to have a personal discussion with her about how she was able to write this as a trained druid. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library.
Corrag susan fletcher also titled the highland witch and witch light audio performance by rosalyn landor 3. Aug 26, 2012 whilst spending a few days in edinburgh, i managed to catch a couple of the book festival events. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Like fletchers previous heroines, corrag is steeped in the landscapes that surround her and her observations are marked by the same lyricism as those of her. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Fletcher gives corrag a lyrical narrative voicea fascinating aspect of history daily mail. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.