Tag Archives: Hebrides

“The Wolf Tree” by Laura McCluskey – Book Review @harpercollins.bsky.social #LauraMcCluskey #NetGalley #TheWolfTree #Fictionophile #Booksky 💙📚

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Fictionophile

Twenty-eight year old DI George (Georgina) Lennox is working her first case after a devastating work related accident. Her partner, DI Richie Stewart accompanies her from Glasgow to Eilean Eadar, a remote western Hebridean island to investigate the circumstances around … Continue reading →

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“The House Between Tides” by Sarah Maine – Book Review @AtriaBooks @simonschuster #TheHouseBetweenTides #BookReview

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Fictionophile

Though Sarah Maine has now written some very popular historical novels, “The House Between Tides” was her debut.  She has a knack for writing vivid scenes with emphasis on personality and the natural world. This is a dual time line … Continue reading →

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“Family Doctor” by J.M. Dalgliesh – Book Review @bookouture #FamilyDoctor #BlogTour @jmdalgliesh #BookReview #BookoutureBooksOnTour

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Fictionophile

Doctor Kelly Howlett is a strong woman with a tragic history. She and her teenage daughter, Lauren, live on the Hebridean island of Jura, after tragic events conspired to end both her marriage, and a young life, in Edinburgh. Jura … Continue reading →

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“Anna’s Promise” by Pauline Tait – Book Review @FB_Publishing @PTait_author #AnnasPromise #BookReview #BlogTour @RandomTTours

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Fictionophile

“Anna’s Promise” is the second book in the Maren Bay series set on the picturesque Isle of Skye. This time the protagonist is a photographer, and the author’s love of Skye and its breathtaking scenery is evident when Anna takes … Continue reading →

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“Abigail Returns” by Pauline Tait – Book Review @FB_Publishing @PTait_author #AbigailReturns #BookReview

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Fictionophile

I have a blog tour coming out next month for the sequel to this book, so thought I’d better read this one first. “Abigail Returns” is the initial book in the Maren Bay series set on the picturesque Isle of … Continue reading →

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“Clear” by Carys Davies – Book Review @ScribnerBooks @simonschuster #CarysDavies #Clear #BookReview

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Fictionophile

“Clear” was a novel that brought history to life. Rendered with empathy and beautiful prose, the author’s love of language is evident. The novel takes place in 1843, when the final stages of the Scottish Clearances was taking place. John … Continue reading →

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“Little Wing” by Freya North – Book Review

Posted on January 7, 2024 by Fictionophile

Hearach – a person who is from the Isle of Harris in the Scottish HebridesThis year I’ve promised myself to read more of the books that have been recommended to me by other bloggers AND more of the books I … Continue reading →

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“The Cliff House” by Chris Brookmyre – Book Review

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Fictionophile

“What happens on Clachan Geal stays on Clachan Geal” Jen – the bride-to-be and a wealthy businesswoman Helena – Jen’s friend, a music teacher and former band guitarist Michelle – Jen’s childhood friend, now a famous pop star Nicolette – … Continue reading →

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“Salt & Skin” by Eliza Henry-Jones – Book Review

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Fictionophile

On a mysterious, weather-ravaged island, the Managan family are about to encounter old magic, and new danger… The setting is what first attracted me to this novel. The remote (fictional) tidal island of Seannay in the Orkneys of northern Scotland. … Continue reading →

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“The Blackhouse” by Carole Johnstone – Book Review

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Fictionophile

“A remote village. A deadly secret. An outsider who knows the truth.”“The sheep will spend its life in fear of the wolf, and then be eaten by the shepherd.”Told in two voices – with a dual timeline, this novel captured … Continue reading →

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