The excellent first novel, the redemption of alexander seaton, introduced us to the character of seaton in his native banff but a trip to ulster to help his maternal family in book two was less. Shona maclean author of the redemption of alexander seaton. The reason for this denial is not explained until a good way through the book but we first meet alexander as a grammar school teacher in banff in 1626. Top notch historical thriller by the author of the acclaimed seeker series alexander seaton series ebook. The alexander seaton book series by multiple authors includes books the redemption of alexander seaton, a game of sorrows, crucible of secrets, and several more. The redemption of alexander seaton is a great read, a thrilling murder mystery that will have you captivated from start to finish.
When he collapses, vomiting, over the two whores who find him on that dark wet night, they guess rightly that. When he collapses, vomiting, over the two whores who find him on that dark. The excellent first novel, the redemption of alexander seaton, introduced us to the character of seaton in his native banff but a trip to ulster to help his maternal family in book. Our main character alexander is a school master although he would dearly love to be a minister, and was prevented from achieving this by a mistake made when he fell for the. Mar 21, 20 the devils recruit is the fourth book in the series by shona now s g maclean featuring the disgraced trainee minister alexander seaton. The redemption of alexander seaton is the first novel in shona macleans alexander seaton series of 4 novels. What you have here is a very well written mystery, set in a time which to me is the bleakest of all periods in western civilization. He had been a wouldbe minister whose love affair with a local aristocrats daughter had left him disgraced and deprived of his vocation. The redemption of alexander seaton by shona maclean macleans first novel is set in banff, scotland, in the 1620s, where the religious climate is. Macleans first novel is set in banff, scotland, in the 1620s, where the religious climate is as inhospitable as the weather, and it deals with proper, oldfashioned sin pride, lust and wrath, not to mention greed and avarice.
The victim, an apothecarys apprentice, is discovered dead in alexander seaton s house, a fallen minister whose life lies in tatters after his affair with the lairds daughter is discovered and he is cast out of the kirk in disgrace. The excellent first novel, the redemption of alexander seaton, introduced us to the character of seaton in his native banff but a trip to ulster to help his maternal family in book two was less successful. The north east of scotland is my home turf and im growing increasingly fond of historical crime novels. Shona maclean might be forgiven for having an identity crisis. The redemption of alexander seaton alexander seaton, book 1 by s g maclean book cover, description, publication history. The excellent first novel, the redemption of alexander seaton, introduced us to the character of seaton in his native banff but a. The redemption of alexander seaton does exactly what the title says, it leads us through the redemption of someone who looked set for a future as a minister until they were denied this future. The missing student, son of a highland chief, is one of alexander seaton s pupils. After three successful historical thrillers under her own name, maclean now finds herself being published under the more truncated name of s. Jul 01, 2014 this fantastic book is the 4th volume, and hopefully in my view not the final one for it has an open ending, of the wonderful alexander seaton series from the formidable scottish author, shona g. Shona maclean is the young man merely drunk or does his tottering walk suggest something more sinister.
Oct 15, 2009 the redemption of alexander seaton is the only ellis peters shortlisted novel that is not set during or relates to the second world war, and this must make it a very strong contender for the prize. Damian seeker the alexander seaton book series by multiple authors includes books the redemption of alexander seaton, a game of sorrows, crucible of secrets, and several more. Among her many strengths, shona maclean is brilliant at evoking period and place. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. She now lives near banff with her husband and four children. At times pessimistic, but always stubbornly moving forwards none the less, alexander seaton travels uncertainly towards his redemption. Download the redemption of alexander seaton in pdf and epub formats for free. Pdf the redemption of alexander seaton download full.
The fourth book in the highly acclaimed alexander seaton series. S g macleans alexander seaton books in order fantastic fiction. Review the redemption of alexander seaton by shona maclean. In between, alexander seaton gets involved in investigating mysterious cases and finding culprits responsible for murders and criminal activities in and around scotland. Maclean was born in inverness and brought up in the scottish highlands. The redemption of alexander seaton libraries unlimited. The redemption of alexander seaton historical novel society. The redemption of alexander seaton 2008 finalist 2009 historical dagger award. A mustread for fans of rory clements and sj parris. Shona maclean is working on the second novel, in which seaton will go to ulster, the land of his mothers family, and become embroiled in political and religious rivalries and intrigue there. A mystery set in 17th century banff is almost guaranteed to appeal to me.
Murder is suspected and when one of alexanders few friends in the town is. Dec 29, 2009 the redemption of alexander seaton mass market paperback dec 29 2009 by shona maclean author. The redemption of alexander seaton starts on a stormy night in 1626 in the northern scottish town of banff, where a local apothecarys assistant collapses in the street. The damian seeker series written by author shona g maclean began in 2015. At the end of the book youll notice an end note, where the very well researched historical details concerning this historical adventure. A satisfying, skillfully constructed mystery with richly developed characters. Lets hope its the start of many good things to come from shona maclean.
The devils recruit is the fourth book in the series by shona now s g maclean featuring the disgraced trainee minister alexander seaton. Pdf the redemption of alexander seaton download full pdf. Maclean, part of a rebranding that also sees the title of her third book, crucible of secrets, snipped to simply crucible for its paperback release. Shona maclean alexander seaton, when we first meet him, is a 27yearold scotsman who had become a schoolmaster by default. Aug 05, 2008 the redemption of alexander seaton paperback aug. The redemption of alexander seaton alexander seaton, book 1.
Click to read more about the redemption of alexander seaton by shona maclean. Alexander seaton audiobooks listen to the full series. Second historical thriller in the alexander seaton series sweeps the hero back to his roots in ulster, and a family living under a curse and riven with longheld secrets it is. She has written four highly acclaimed historical thrillers set in scotland, the redemption of alexander seaton shortlisted for the cwa historical dagger, a game of sorrows, crucible of secrets and the devils recruit, and a series of historical thrillers set in. On a stormy night in 1626 in the scottish town of banff, the local apothecarys assistant collapses in the street. Twelve agents and publishers rejected her first book, the redemption of alexander seaton, before she. The redemption of alexander seaton alexander seaton, book. She is the niece of adventure novelist alistair maclean. Is the young man merely drunk or does his tottering walk suggest something more sinister. The redemption of alexander seaton by shona maclean. Given that my blog has the word book in its name, i really ought to talk about books now and again. The redemption of alexander seaton from dymocks online bookstore. Alexander seaton, a schoolmaster, in 1620s banff and aberdeen, scotland.
Shona has written the widely acclaimed alexander seaton book series. A young man goes missing after a drunken brawl and a sinister cloaked figure watches from the shadows in this fourth historical thriller featuring alexander seaton. A game of sorrows 2010 crucible of secrets 2011 the devils recruit 2014. Mysalexander seatonscotland1626 ex maclean, shona 1st book quercus, 2008, uk hardcover isbn. Maclean, shona the redemption of alexander seaton hardback. The redemption of alexander seaton book by shona maclean. Fear stalks the town of aberdeen as a ship recruiting for the wars lies at anchor in the river mouth.
At times pessimistic, but always stubbornly moving forwards nonetheless, alexander seaton travels uncertainly towards his redemption. In addition to writing under her original name, shona uses the pen name of s. Pdf download the redemption of alexander seaton free. He had been a wouldbe minister whose love affair with a local aristocrats daughter had. Shona maclean was born in inverness and raised in various highland towns, including muir of ord, where her parents ran a hotel. The redemption of alexander seaton by shona maclean maclean s first novel is set in banff, scotland, in the 1620s, where the religious climate is as inhospitable as the weather. The redemption of alexander seaton is the first in a planned series of novels about the fortunes of alexander seaton. This fantastic book is the 4th volume, and hopefully in my view not the final one for it has an open ending, of the wonderful alexander seaton series from the formidable scottish author, shona g. Maclean, shona the redemption of alexander seaton paperback. When he collapses in front of two sisters on that dark, wet night, they guess rightly that hes been murdered.
Europe is in the grip of the brutal territorial and religious struggle of the thirty years war. A game of sorrows 2010 crucible of secrets 2011 the devils recruit 2014 written as s. Alexander seaton, the local teacher and narrator, thinks he must be drunk and doesnt respond to his call to help. However, the series seems to be back on form and this latest book a worthy addition to the series. Top notch historical thriller by the author of the acclaimed seeker series alexander seaton series authors. On a dark and stormy night in 1626 alexander seaton, failed cleric and reluctant teacher in banff, sees a man in distress while hes on the way to get drunk. The younger of the two shires rifled the mans pockets with expert fingers.
Fear stalks the town of aberdeen as a ship recruiting for the. Buy a cheap copy of the redemption of alexander seaton book by shona maclean. The redemption of alexander seaton crime fiction the. The story is set in 1626 in banff in northeast scotland. See all 11 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. She is the niece of the late novelist alistair maclean. Maclean, shona maclean, shona maclean related series.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The redemption of alexander seaton is the only ellis peters shortlisted novel that is not set during or relates to the second world war, and this must make it a very strong contender for the prize. The redemption of alexander seaton publishers summary. Young alexander seaton, disallowed from becoming a minister, is now a teacher in his town of banff, scotland. Maclean for writing her second popular book series called the damien seeker series. See the complete alexander seaton series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
The mystery at the heart of the story is progressively uncovered, as the supporting cast of characters are developed, and the parts they play, or have played in the commission and in the uncovering of crime are. She has written four highly acclaimed historical thrillers set in scotland, the redemption of alexander seaton shortlisted for the cwa historical dagger, a game of sorrows, crucible of secrets and the devils recruit, and a series. What you have here is a very well written mystery, set in a time which to me is. Discover book depositorys huge selection of shona maclean books online. You feel you are in those cold, dark, northern rooms, eavesdropping on her. A sleuth to rival shardlake or cadfael a mystery that will chill your blood. Shona talks about the challenges and perks of writing and researching historical crime fiction. This is the first book in the alexander seaton series by british author shona maclean, a tale of 17th century scotland, full of intrigue, mystery and religious fervour. The victim, an apothecarys apprentice, is discovered dead in alexander seatons house, a fallen minister whose life lies in tatters after his affair with the lairds daughter is discovered and he is cast out of the kirk in disgrace. England and scotland are now united under a single king and continue reading. Alexander seaton series by shona maclean goodreads. The redemption of alexander seaton book also available for read online, mobi, docx and mobile and kindle reading.
Alexander seaton 2, from the author of the prizewinning seeker historical thrillers. The redemption of alexander seaton mass market paperback dec 29 2009 by shona maclean author 4. The redemption of alexander seaton by shona maclean takes place thetime is 1626, the place banff scotland, no this isnt a kiltfest. Maclean has a phd in history from aberdeen university, specializing in sixteenth and seventeenthcentury scottish history. Nov 06, 2008 the redemption of alexander seaton is the first in a planned series of novels about the fortunes of alexander seaton. The 17th century is such a fascinating and interesting period of history with so many uniquely characters that hopefully shona maclean will write. Readers first met shona macleans 17th century academic alexander seaton when he was teaching at a school in the scottish town of banff in 1626 and then followed him on a quest to ireland a couple of years later. Popular scottish writer alistair maclean is shona macleans uncle. The victim, an apothecarys apprentice, is discovered dead in alexander seatons house, a fallen minister whose life lies in tatters after his affair with the lairds daughter is. Next morning he is found dead in alexander seatons house.
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