Corrag

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If you are not left spell-bound by the end of this hauntingly gorgeous story, I'm not sure what will. I’ve been mostly out of doors, on my own, with no soul but my own to talk to—so when I have a person with me I talk and talk and talk. As the novel opens, the massacre is over and Corrag imprisoned in a stinking prison in Inverary, condemned to die by burning. Although they had indeed signed an oath of allegiance to King William, it was done six days too late, six days after the deadline.

Fletcher’s style and prose are unlike anything I’ve ever read–so much so that this novel brought actual tears to my eyes TWICE. Susan Fletcher's poetic prose is such a joy to read as she brings Corrag, an accused witch, to life on the pages of this novel. Leslie seeks any information that will condemn the Protestant King William, rumoured to be involved in the massacre, and reinstate the Catholic James.Charles is hoping to gain evidence that will prove that King William was involved in the Murder/Massacre so that King James could be reinstated. This is a very special book, one which some would say I don't know where to start my review but I do , I know because Corrag is an exceptional character who has emptied her heart in the telling of this story and in doing so she has filled mine to the brim.

Author Susan Fletcher was inspired by the historical stories of Charles Leslie and the struggle of the Highland clans to survive the political turmoil of late 1600's, so she wrote a story to ignite a spark of knowledge and understanding in the reader, and she has Corrags magical gift for storytelling ignite a spark of knowledge and understanding in Charles which he then pays forward as well.My favorite theme, however was "change" and Fletcher introduced it early on and referred back to it in many characters thoughts and actions.

Corrag is a heroine the reader can root for, and, one might even learn a little about Scotland's history and the treatment of suspected witches. Corrag delights in the tiny parts of life we mostly do not see, for hurrying-a bee in a bloom, the sound a fish makes with its mouth.She shows us that the world is magical, not because she is a witch but because there is magic in "the simple daily moments that we stop seeing". In addition to what I've included above, I’ve also highlighted passages on my Kindle if you want to take a look. No spoilers of her life in Glencoe prior to ending up in the cell; little by little the strange little woman insinuates herself into the close MacDonald clan.