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In this captivating anthology, Tom Muir, the esteemed Orkney storyteller, presents a mesmerising collection of Scottish coastal folklore. Coast magazine's Book of the Month lauds Muir's work for its 'wide pantheon of supernatural beings', from the perilous Blue Men of the Minth to the envious Caithness mermaid, not forgetting the gentle selkie folk straddling two realms.
With Scotland boasting a staggering 11,600 miles of coastline, it's little wonder that the sea and shore have been wellsprings of inspiration for countless generations. Muir's anthology, 'Scottish Folk Tales of Coast and Sea', deftly navigates this rich tapestry of lore, unearthing tales of selkies, buccaneers, and even Old Nick himself in the liminal space betwixt land and sea.
Prepare to be enthralled by extraordinary narratives: death ensnared in a humble nut, a mermaid's vengeful plot, and the genesis of whirlpools. Dive into an underwater realm, uncover the enigmatic isle of Tir-nan-Og, and encounter a chorus of feline fiends. But steel yourself, dear reader, for the most grotesque monstrosity of all lurks within these pages - the abominable Nuckelavee.
Book ISBN: | 9781803992051 |
Book Weight: | 294g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’