Overview
"In 1705, the stability of Clan MacLeod on the Isle of Skye, Scotland was threatened by a coalition of greedy witches and selfish relatives trying to overthrow the ailing chieftain and seize the clan's fabled treasure. Elspeth MacLeod is called home to face charges of witchcraft and arrives to find her clan in turmoil. She calls on her friend and physician, Malcolm Forrester to support her and the chieftain. But Elspeth must confront her troubled past, and Malcolm his inner demons if they are to be successful in their mission. ""...an intriguing story that deftly handles issues of power, greed, fear, and solidarity with sophistication and an engrossing command of narrative. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Skyehag to fans of the series, and historical fiction readers everywhere in general."" - Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite"
Full Product Details
Author: Bettyanne Twigg ,
Albert Marsolais
Publisher: Marsolais & Twigg Publishing
Imprint: Marsolais & Twigg Publishing
Volume: 2
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 3.00cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.830kg
ISBN: 9781989752159
ISBN 10: 1989752152
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 21 March 2022
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Reviews An intricate, entertaining tale, both immediate and arrestingly absorbing. -Reviewed by The Prairies Book Review ...an intriguing story that deftly handles issues of power, greed, fear, and solidarity with sophistication and an engrossing command of narrative. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Skyehag to fans of the series, and historical fiction readers everywhere in general. - Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite Bettyanne and Albert showed their expertise in painting vivid scenes and filling them with lively characters and objects that each have a story to tell. Make no mistake, Skyehag is a prime work of art. -Reviewed by Joshua Olokodana for Readers' Favorite This book adopted a two-person narrative that flowed with humor and unpredictability. Twigg and Marsolais wrote a beautiful novel. - Reviewed by Jennifer Ibiam for Reader's Favorite
Author Information
"Bettyanne Twigg (co-author) Bettyanne Twigg was an objects curator conservator who has written and lectured internationally on historic preservation. Her alter ego ""Elspeth"" was a craft designer and miniaturist. She brought her love of research and history to her books. She and her husband, Homer, lived in the mountains of Maryland, with their dog, Pepper and sundry feral cats. Albert Marsolais (co-author) Albert is a retired scientist and businessman who worked in the field of genetics and biotechnology. He lives in Ontario, Canada with his wife Laurel."
