Children of the Mist: A Rebecca Connolly Thriller

Fergus MacGregor went to Pitlochry for the day but was never seen again. Rebecca witnesses his mother holding an annual ritual in the ancient Black Wood of Rannoch, a place he loved. What happened that day? Does a family feud hold the key?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Publisher: Birlinn General

Fergus MacGregor, a man known for his deep religious beliefs, claimed to be going to Pitlochry for the day, but he mysteriously disappeared without a trace. Years later, Rebecca, a woman who had known Fergus since childhood, encountered his mother, who was performing an annual ritual in the ancient Black Wood of Rannoch. This place held a special significance for Fergus, as it was connected to the outlawed MacGregor clan, known as the Children of the Mist. Rebecca was intrigued by the mystery surrounding Fergus's disappearance and the annual ritual in the Black Wood. She wondered what had happened that day in this last vestige of the great Caledonian Forest. Could a family feud be the key to unlocking the truth? Or was there an old recluse with the answers hidden among the ancient trees?

The story was drenched in mystery, blending Highland history with dark humor. Rebecca was captivated by the rich tapestry of the region's history and the intriguing characters that inhabited it. As she delved deeper into the mystery, she discovered that the Black Wood of Rannoch was not just a place of legend and myth. It was a place where secrets were buried, and where the line between good and evil blurred. The ancient trees whispered tales of forgotten battles, lost loves, and supernatural occurrences, and Rebecca knew that she had to uncover the truth before it was too late.

With each step she took into the Black Wood, Rebecca felt a sense of unease growing within her. The air was thick with the scent of moss and damp earth, and the shadows seemed to move on their own. She knew that she was walking into a dangerous world, where anything was possible. But she was also drawn to the power and beauty of the forest, and she couldn't resist the urge to explore further.

As she ventured deeper into the forest, Rebecca encountered a group of locals who were hesitant to talk about the Black Wood. They warned her of the dangers that lurked within its borders, and of the strange occurrences that had been reported over the years. But Rebecca was determined to find out the truth, and she pressed on with her investigation.

Finally, after weeks of searching, Rebecca stumbled upon an old, abandoned cabin deep in the heart of the Black Wood. Inside, she found a collection of ancient documents and artifacts that hinted at the MacGregor clan's history and their connection to the forest. As she read through the documents, Rebecca began to piece together the story of Fergus MacGregor and the ritual he had performed in the Black Wood.

It turned out that Fergus had been betrayed by his own clan and had been forced to flee into the forest. He had found solace in the Black Wood, where he had built a small chapel and performed his annual ritual in honor of the Children of the Mist. But the ritual had always been a source of tension and conflict within the clan, and it had eventually led to Fergus's disappearance.

Rebecca was devastated by the news, but she also felt a sense of closure. She had finally solved the mystery of Fergus MacGregor's disappearance, and she knew that he had been remembered and honored in the Black Wood for generations to come.

As she left the forest, Rebecca knew that the Black Wood of Rannoch would always hold a special place in her heart. It was a place of mystery, history, and magic, and she was grateful for the opportunity to have uncovered its secrets.

In the end, the story of Fergus MacGregor and the Black Wood of Rannoch serves as a reminder of the power of mystery and the importance of never giving up on the search for truth. It is a tale that will continue to captivate and inspire generations to come.

Weight: 236g
Dimension: 130 x 199 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781846976254