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PUBLISHER: The History Press Ltd

FORMAT: Electronic book text

ISBN: 9780750986694

RRP: £5.99

PAGES: 176

PUBLICATION DATE:
January 1, 2018

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Midlothian Folk Tales

Lea Taylor

Sylvia Troon

STORYTELLER Lea Taylor brings together stories from the rugged coastlines, rushing rivers, uplands and sweeping valleys of Midlothian. In this treasure trove of tales you will meet kings and queens, saints and sinners, witches and wizards, ghosts and giants, fools and tricksters – all as mysterious and powerful as the landscape they inhabit.Retold in an engaging style, and richly illustrated with unique line drawings, these humorous, clever and enchanting folk tales are sure to be enjoyed and shared time and again.

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