Lady of Hirta, The (May)

The Lady of Hirta by W.C. Mackenzie is an engaging
historical novel that offers a fresh and thrilling
exploration of 18th-century Scotland through the
mysterious story of Lady Rachel Grange.
Readers are immersed in the perspective of
Reverend Ferchard Ross, minister of the Kirk
of Scotland, as he sets out to uncover the truth
behind Lady Rachel’s infamous kidnapping and
the events that led her to be imprisoined on
the secluded Hirta, the largest island in the St
Kilda archipelago. The novel’s rich detail and
atmospheric setting bring the isolated island to life,
celebrating Scotland’s heritage with authenticity
and reverence.