A Scottish perspective on the world of publishing, plus brilliant books for you to buy
ROBERT THE BRUCE BY JAMES ROBERTSON, BIRLINN, HARDBACK £12.99
A fresh perspective on one of the most celebrated Scots is
offered in this captivating and visually striking book. Vibrant illustrations and concise information help to rejuvenate the man behind the myths as we follow his early years of struggle and defeat, to his legendary victory at the Battle of Bannockburn. This unique book will enthral readers of all ages.
LOVE AND MUSIC WILL ENDURE BY LIZ MACRAE SHAW, THE ISLANDS BOOK TRUST, PAPERBACK £8.99
A unique and
fascinating tale about Màiri
Mhòr, Skye’s 19th century bard and political campaigner, who made her name by vocalising the plight of crofters through song writing and activism. Macrae Shaw sheds light upon this little known yet infl uential Scot, whilst ensuring Skye plays a central role in the novel’s development.
BREAKING THE
SPELL BY LARI DON AND CATE JAMES, FRANCES LINCOLN CHILDREN’S BOOKS, PAPERBACK £8.99
Acclaimed children’s writer Lari Don
retells ten spellbinding fables from across Scotland. The Selkies Toes and The Loch Fada Kelpie are just a few of these tales recast by Don to showcase the magic of Scottish storytelling. Colourful illustrations reminiscent of Quentin Blake effectively bring these tales to life.
THE VISITORS BY SIMON SYLVESTER, QUERCUS, HARDBACK £16.99
The fi ctional island of
Bancree, a place inspired
by the author’s trips to the Scottish isles, plays host to a story of mystery and intrigue about a teenage girl and a string of disappearances. Not just a standard missing-person mystery, Simon Sylvester weaves Scottish folklore throughout this enchanting tale to produce a thriller that will keep you guessing till the end.
THE KERRACHER MAN BY ERIC MACLEOD, SANDSTONE PRESS, PAPERBACK £8.99
Eric Macleod brings his
remarkable memoir of his family’s years spent living in the remote West Highlands up to date in this second edition. A witty and moving account, it includes a chapter to answer the questions for those wondering what happened once the family left their unlikely Eden and if any regrets accompanied their move back home.
DE MORAY BY PARAIG MACNEIL, KINDLE EDITION £5.04
This poem is a 2,000 line epic, and when I say poem I mean that
it is written in rhyming couplets. None of your contemporary poetry here. There are two versions of the work, one in Scots and one in English. It tells the tale of Sir Andrew De Moray during the fi rst War of Scottish Independence. This is a major achievement, a great read and the fascinating tale of a true Scottish hero.
We have teamed up with the Watermill Book Shop in Aberfeldy to launch the Scottish Field Book Club. By simply calling 01887 822896 readers can now order any of the books that appear this month in Cover to Cover, plus many of the most popular books that have been
For the best Scottish books reviewed here over the years.
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BY ALISTAIR MOFFAT BIRLINN, HARDBACK £12.99
No matter
whether the
only history you know is from Commando Comics or Horrible
Histories, if there is one fact that almost every
Scot knows, it is
who won the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. A bloody contest that resulted in the unlikely outcome of the Scots squashing a numerically superior English force to end the Wars of Independence and secure their own national identity, Bannockburn stands as a landmark in Scottish history.
To celebrate the 700th anniversary
of this legendary event, Moffat has revisited this iconic battle to offer fresh insights and a renewed examination of the contest. Not only does Moffat succeed in locating the event effectively within the political and social parameters of its times, he also sheds much needed light upon the ordinary men and women affecting the battle’s outcome. Opposing kings Robert the Bruce and Edward II may have been the battle’s main protagonists, but Moffat triumphs in mastering the experiences of ordinary medieval fi ghters, showcasing the panic and confusion that accompanied warfare in the Middle Ages. A carefully considered account of a
well trodden historical event, Moffat enlightens and educates with an up-to-date interpretation of a battle fi rmly cemented in Scottish history.
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