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1300s: In 14th century Scotland, people are driven to extraordinary lengths to survive, whilst those with power exercise it with cruel pleasure….
The Bogeyman Chronicles
What you need to know before your trail
In 14th Century Scotland the constant fighting of the wars of independence has left the land ravaged and barren.
1327: 6 year old Brodie Affleck, gong scourer at Edzell Castle arrives at Restenneth priory, to become a lay brother and scribe. Arriving with nothing but a scrap of parchment bearing an enigmatic prophecy, Brodie must piece together the mysteries that link him to two of the most infamous men Scotland has ever known.
1335: young Andrew Christie watches in terror as his family and farm are torched by Andrew de Moray’s soldiers. Friendless and alone, Christie and his brother must do whatever it takes to eat and stay alive – even committing an unforgivable sin.
1343: Alexander Stewart, third son of King Robert II, is born amidst persistent rumours of bastardy. Spoilt, barbaric and cruel, Stewart becomes infamous as the Wolf of Badenoch, whose savagery will touch the lives of thousands.
Over 80 years the lives of three men are inextricably entwined, and through their hatreds, murders and betrayals the legend of Christie Cleek, the bogeyman, is born.
Locations
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Angus in the 1300s…..
Edzell Castle – 6 year old Brodie Affleck, gong scourer at Edzell Castle
Restenneth Priory – Brodie Affleck arrives at Restenneth priory, to become a lay brother and scribe.
Badenoch Library – The Badenoch area in in the midst of the Cairngorms and Kingussie its capital. The library is marked on the map as it’s a good place to research more of the history in the book and puts you right at the heart of the action if you read it here!
Booktrailer Review
Susan:@thebooktrailer
One of the books I read as part of the Debut Crown award for the historical society. It took me back to medieval Scotland and right into the heart of the battles and clan fighting that scarred the landscape back then. Lots of characters and names to get on board with but if you draw a small chart then it helps to keep things clear.
I enjoyed the fact that this was based on genuine historical figures and events, s it helped me to understand and read further. It seemed unbelievable at parts but the fact it was true or at least inspired by true facts kept me reading. I love getting into the history of a country and this was a good read which evoked the violence and power struggles of the time
The folklore aspects which surround characters such as William Wallace seem to have become more powerful than the true story and both of these strands were neatly woven together. It was a bit heavy going in parts however and this ultimately slowed down my reading and didn’t allow it to flow as I would have liked.
It’s an interesting way to travel back in time though!
Booktrail Boarding Pass: The Bogeyman Chronicles
Author/Guide: Craig Watson Destination: Scotland, Angus, Badenoch, Highlands Departure Time: 1300s
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