This book has been described as, ‘A monumental piece of historical detective work,’ and ‘An engrossing historical whodunnit combined with a richly textured portrait of an age.’ I mostly agree with these observations but it is so thoroughly researched that it does drag in places. Alison Weir makes no apologies for the long build-up to … Continue reading Mary, Queen of Scots & the Murder of Lord Darnley by Alison Weir (2003)
Scottish History
Catriona by Robert Louis Stevenson (1893)
Catriona continues the story of David Balfour who was introduced in Stevenson’s well-known book, Kidnapped. Kidnapped was published in 1886 but Stevenson’s ill health at the time prevented him from bringing the story to the conclusion he originally intended so he left the door open for a sequel. Catriona didn’t appear until 1893 and it … Continue reading Catriona by Robert Louis Stevenson (1893)
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