In Corrag, Susan Fletcher tells us the story of an epic historic event, of the difference a single heart can make – and how deep and lasting relationships that can come from the most unlikely places. As she tells her story, Leslie questions his own beliefs and purpose – and a friendship develops between them that alters both their lives. Corrag agrees to talk to him so that the truth may be known about her involvement, and so that she may be less alone, in her final days. Leslie seeks any information that will condemn the Protestant King William, rumoured to be involved in the massacre, and reinstate the Catholic James. The era of witch-hunts is coming to an end – but Charles Leslie, an Irish propagandist and Jacobite, hears of the Massacre and, keen to publicise it, comes to the tollbooth to question her on the events of that night, and the weeks preceding it. She is imprisoned, accused of witchcraft and murder, and awaits her death. Fifty miles to the south Corrag is condemned for her involvement in the Massacre. Many more died from exposure in the mountains. The Massacre of Glencoe happened at 5am on 13th February 1692 when thirty-eight members of the Macdonald clan were killed by soldiers who had enjoyed the clan’s hospitality for the previous ten days. What it’s about (synopsis via Goodreads) : Title: The Highland Witch (original title: Corrag) See the guidelines at the bottom of the post, and jump on board! Want to join in? Shelf Control posts go up every Wednesday. Pick a book you own but haven’t read, write a post about it (suggestions: include what it’s about, why you want to read it, and when you got it), and link up! For more info on what Shelf Control is all about, check out my introductory post, here. Shelf Control is a weekly celebration of the unread books on our shelves. Welcome to Shelf Control - an original feature created and hosted by Bookshelf Fantasies.

The highland witch by susan fletcher