A stirring historical romance&sweeps out a lot of the old clich?s about witches and casts an enchanting spell in favor of bold women everywhere.Fletcher gives readers a strong plot&and a triumphant heroine in Corrag, whose travails are truly epic.Vivid, well-researched and gripping, [A novel with moments of such extraordinary beauty and quiet power that it is impossible, having read it, not to look at the world anew. That in itself is a masterful achievement. This engrossing historical novel is essential for lovers of Scottish history. With its strong female protagonist, Fletchers latest work casts a spell that will linger over readers long after they have finished the book.