The Last Witch of Scotland

By: Philip Paris

Narrated by: Samara MacLaren, Steven Cree

Being a woman was her only crime.

Scottish Highlands, 1727.

In the aftermath of a tragic fire that kills her father, Aila and her mother, Janet, move to the remote parish of Loth, north-west of Inverness. Blending in does not come easily to the women: Aila was badly burned in the fire and left with visible injuries, while her mother struggles to maintain her grip on reality. When a temporary minister is appointed in the area, rather than welcome the two women, he develops a strange curiosity for them that sets them even further apart from the community.

Then arrives a motley troupe of traveling entertainers from Edinburgh, led by the charismatic but mysterious Jack. It is just the distraction Janet, and particularly Aila, needs: for the first time in a long while, their lives are filling with joy and friendship, and a kind of hope Aila hasn't known since her father's death. But in this small community, faith is more powerful than truth, and whispers more dangerous even than fire.

Haunting and deeply moving, The Last Witch of Scotland is a story of love, loyalty, and sacrifice, inspired by the true story of the last person to be executed for witchcraft in Britain.

©2023 Philip Paris (P)2024 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

Compelling

Love history from that time period. Excellent character development and reader's interpretation of the characters was perfect.

Very good !!!

Didn’t know what to expect, but it was very well done story, history, and performance. Would recommend especially if you are interested in learning some of Scotland’s history. Can’t imagine living in such a dark age.

You fall in love with the characters

Loved the characters. Loved the narrator. Loved that it was based on a true story and really puts witchcraft trials into perspective.

The history.

The readers.
The story .. based on historical perspectives.
The connection between generations identified.
All was enjoyed.