The Highland Witch

A Novel

By: Susan Fletcher

Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor

A breathtaking novel of passion and betrayal in 17th-century Scotland and the portrait of an unforgettable heroine.

February 13, 1692. Thirty-eight members of the MacDonald clan are killed by soldiers who had previously enjoyed the clan’s hospitality. Many more die from exposure. Forty miles south, brilliant, captivating Corrag—accused witch and orphaned herbalist—is imprisoned in the Scottish highlands for her involvement in the massacre. As she awaits her death, she tells her story to Charles Leslie, an Irish propagandist who seeks information she may have condemning the Protestant King William. Hers is a story of passion, courage, love, and the magic of the natural world. By telling it, she transforms both their lives.

As in her award-winning debut novel, Eve Green, Susan Fletcher shows that she is "a novelist with the soul of a poet" (Booklist). This deeply philosophical and dramatic book is about an epic historic event and the difference a single heart can make—and how deep and lasting relationships can come from the most unlikely places.

©2010 Susan Fletcher (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

“A stirring historical romance…. Sweeps out a lot of the old clichés about witches and casts an enchanting spell in favor of bold women everywhere.” ( Washington Post)

loved it!

very good book, I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a bit of folklore

The Highland Witch

Susan Fletcher paints a detailed picture of the Scottish Highlands and the characters therein her tale. Based on a real event in the late 1700’s, the massacre at Glenco (not sure of the spelling), is devastating and bloody. The author is very wordy and repetitive as she spends a tremendous amount of time with her descriptions of Corag.

Charles Leslie’s letters to his wife, Jane, are a great relief to the listener as they are brief and don’t wander and circle around as Corag’s meandering thoughts do.

Rosalyn Landor is wonderful! I can’t say enough about her changes in voice and tone for each speaking character.

The story could have been cut in half and been even better. A lot less meandering thoughts and descriptions would have sufficed, but I enjoyed the tale and I’d like to read more on the same subject. I’m just not sure if I want to read something quite so “wordy” again. I’m willing to try another book by Fletcher, though.

Grab the kleenex

Occasionally I will unknowingly reread a book and not remember the first reading until something about it seems vaguely familiar. This is not one of those books. I will never forget this story, it’s characters, and the emotions I felt while reading. It touched my soul.

A unexpected gem of a book.

A well read narrative from a unique perspective. Well fleshed out characters and a tight story line.

Thoroughly enjoyable!

Very much enjoyed this audiobook! I love Scotland and while listening to this I could easily see the mountains and glens. The narrator did a wonderful job as well!