
February 13, 1692, Thirty eight members of the Macdonald clan are killed by soldier who had previously enjoyed the clan's hospitality. Many more die from exposure. Forty miles south, brilliant, captivating Corrag-accused witch and orphaned herbalist- is imprisoned in the Scottish highlands for her involvement in the massacre. As she awaits her death, she tells her story to Charles Lesley, an Irish propagandist who seeks information she may have condemning the Protestant King William. Hers is a story of passion, courage, love and the magic of the natural world. By telling it, she transforms both their lives.
This deeply philosophical and dramatic book is about an epic historic event and the difference a single heart can make.