Kelpies
3 total works
Hamish and Mirren live in a quiet farmhouse by a beautiful loch in Scotland. In these six tales, they encounter a talking sea urchin, a strange flute, singing sand, the Wee Folk and their idea of 'spring cleaning', and Grizelda Grimithistle, a mischievous wee witch who, not content with stealing warm creamy milk direct from their cow, sets about helping herself to Mirren's freshly-died hanks of wool.
Moira Miller's characteristic wit and humour shine through in this delightful collection of stories.
Moira Miller's characteristic wit and humour shine through in this delightful collection of stories.
Hamish laughs when his old mother talks about the Wee Folk and all their mischief-making. Until, that is, his baby son disappears. So begin Hamish's adventures, which include encounters with seal-people, a sad bogle, hungry fairies and cantankerous witches. These are five delightful, funny stories, all showcasing Moira Miller's characteristic wit.
Soulis, Lord of Liddesdale, is the only man ever to strike fear into the heart of King Robert the Bruce. But what is the secret of his power? And can any man stop him from stealing the beautiful Marion Elliot from her betrothed? This story is based on a Scottish legend of the fourteenth century.