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A powerful story of coercive control, motherhood and extraordinary women
The Wives of Halcyon
What you need to know before your trail
Three women controlled by one man – their charismatic husband Elijah, leader of their cult who dictates every aspect of life in the remote Scottish settlement of Halcyon. But cracks have begun to form in the community’s idyllic facade, and Elijah’s increasingly erratic behaviour begins to test the loyalty of the women who love him, especially when he reveals his intention to take a fourth wife, sixteen-year-old Mim. Deceived and isolated by the husband they share, Aoife, Ruth, and Deborah must set years of animosity aside and come together as danger mounts within their isolated community.
Locations
Reset- Scotland - Scottish Highlands
- A: Halcyon Manor
- B: Fort Augustus
- C: Glendoe Eagle Statue
Travel Guide
Halcyon in the Scottish Highlands
This is a fictional place, a cult, but one that feels all too real. It’s somewhere in the Scottish highlands and it’s a settlement, isolated and distant from the nearest town. All around there is a high fence. Within the walls both real and symbolic, those who live here are preparing for The End.
Families are separated here – no one lives together. Children must have no links to their parents. There is to be no support or friendship.
It is in this place that these strong women come together and their plans will change their lives forever. The remote and unforgiving location adds to the themes and poignancy of the story.
BookTrail Boarding Pass: The Wives of Halcyon
Destination/Location: Scotland (Halcyon) Author: Eirinie Lapidaki Departure: 2000s
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