In our very first itinerant interview, we visited Dornoch and some of the key locations on which The Last Witch of Scotland by Philip Paris is based.
The author takes us from the cemetery and Cathedral to the stone marking the place where Janet Horne - the last person to be condemned for witchcraft in the UK - was executed.
A moving story told through the eyes of Janet’s daughter, the book is full of characters you’ll soon become fond of, and an engaging and entertaining way to learn more about this part of Scotland’s past.
Find out more about Philip Paris and his work at www.philip-paris.co.uk - after the launch on April 13, he will be travelling the North f Scotland to talk about the book:
Aberdeen Waterstones, Thursday 13th April, 5.30 pm
Inverness Waterstones, Tuesday 18th April, 3 pm
Dingwall library, Thursday 20th April, 2 pm
Dornoch Social Club, Saturday 22nd April, 10 am
Pipers Coffee House (upstairs), Wednesday 26th April, 10 am
Old School Beauly, Friday 28th April, 11 am
Nairn library, Tuesday 2nd May, 10 am
Golspie library, Friday 12th May, 11 amIf you have a book you love send us a voice message on speakpipe.com/northernbibliosphere and we will feature the reviews in our future episodes!
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Achaidh Cheide by Kevin MacLeod
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