The Poet Of Loch Ness
by Corrigan, Brian JayFormat: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2005-06-15
Publisher(s): Thomas Dunne Books
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Summary
'Lushly lyrical writing, and a splendid grasp of that contradictory atmosphere of the Highlands, where matter-of-factness and myth live hand-in-hand.' -Diana Gabaldon, author of the Outlanderseries H ow far would you go to make your lover's dreams come true? This bittersweet love story concerns lively Perdita Miggs, whose bland American professor husband, Perry, gets a grant to spend the summer studying Loch Ness. When the couple arrives at the famous loch, who shows up to serve as the local guide but Perdita's long-lost first love, a sexy Scottish poet whose allure has only improved with age. A beautifully written, heartbreaking novel, this is a must-read for lovers of things Scottish, brimming with totally authentic Loch Ness lore.
Author Biography
Brian Jay Corrigan is a professor of Renaissance literature at North Georgia College and State University.
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July 2005 Book Sense Notable Title
"The magic and mystery of the Scottish Highlands come together in this opulent, elegiac tale of lost love and renewed desire. Corrigan is the true poet here, rhapsodically combining the taut foreboding of a thrilling mystery, the ethereal caprice of a legendary fantasy, and the lyrical emotion of a poignant romance in this stunning debut novel."
- Booklist
"An atmospheric, bravely affecting debut."
- Kirkus Reviews
"Compelling and beautifully written . . . The writing is wonderful, lyrical, and with great narrative flow. [Corrigan] has a marvelous grasp of Scotland--the country, the people, the speech. . . . He shows us real love, blooming in humility."
- Diana Gabaldon, author of the Outlander series
"Imbued with the mystical beauty of Loch Ness, the book is enchanting--full of yearning and heart, and romantic in a fresh way. The characters broke my heart several times over. I loved it!"
- Candace Robb, author of the Margaret Perr of Kerth series
"A mysterious and uncanny tale, an unforgettable journey into the depths of the heart and the Highlands. How deep do your own monsters lurk?"
- David Poyer, author of A Country of Our Own and The Command
"Wise, vividly rendered, and deeply affectiong--a journey straight to the beating heart of Scotland."
- Lenore Hart, author of Waterwoman and Ordinary Springs
"A warm and a truly romantic book . . . the reader will easily feel the emotionally filled air as written by Corrigan."
- Post-Gazette (Boston, Massachusetts)
"The magic and mystery of the Scottish Highlands come together in this opulent, elegiac tale of lost love and renewed desire. Corrigan is the true poet here, rhapsodically combining the taut foreboding of a thrilling mystery, the ethereal caprice of a legendary fantasy, and the lyrical emotion of a poignant romance in this stunning debut novel."
- Booklist
"An atmospheric, bravely affecting debut."
- Kirkus Reviews
"Compelling and beautifully written . . . The writing is wonderful, lyrical, and with great narrative flow. [Corrigan] has a marvelous grasp of Scotland--the country, the people, the speech. . . . He shows us real love, blooming in humility."
- Diana Gabaldon, author of the Outlander series
"Imbued with the mystical beauty of Loch Ness, the book is enchanting--full of yearning and heart, and romantic in a fresh way. The characters broke my heart several times over. I loved it!"
- Candace Robb, author of the Margaret Perr of Kerth series
"A mysterious and uncanny tale, an unforgettable journey into the depths of the heart and the Highlands. How deep do your own monsters lurk?"
- David Poyer, author of A Country of Our Own and The Command
"Wise, vividly rendered, and deeply affectiong--a journey straight to the beating heart of Scotland."
- Lenore Hart, author of Waterwoman and Ordinary Springs
"A warm and a truly romantic book . . . the reader will easily feel the emotionally filled air as written by Corrigan."
- Post-Gazette (Boston, Massachusetts)
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