Today I welcome CJ Cooke back on the show to discuss her new book, THE LAST WITCH. I’ve read through all her books this year because she tells compelling gothic stories and sheds light on little known aspects of witches in history and folklore. We chat about the women that inspired this novel, new things she learned in her research, and the lovely ways Scotland has commemorated the history of the unfortunate people accused of witchcraft.
The Smithsonian Magazine did a nice story on the Witches of Scotland tartan, which you can find here. The official website to learn more about and order the tartan is here. The offical registration information for the tartan is here.
We also discussed the Orkney Witchcraft Memorial Stone, and you can find more information on that here.
CJ mentioned the museum in Nairn, which did an exhibit on Isobel Gowdie. You can find more information on her life and legacy here.
Finally, CJ also mentioned Torryburn, which has the grave of Lilias Adie on the beach. You can find more information on that here and here.
The bookstore CJ recommended is Rare Birds Books, a woman owned bookstore in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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