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Lady of the Glen: A Novel of 17th-Century Scotland and the Massacre of Glencoe is a 1996 historical fiction novel by American author Jennifer Roberson. It is a re-telling of the 1692 Massacre of Glencoe , and focuses on the romance between Catriona of Clan Campbell and Alasdair Og MacDonald of Clan Donald , each from rival clans.
Among the prizes Garmus has won are British Book Awards Author of the Year 2023, [8] Waterstones Author of the Year 2022, [9] the Paul Torday Memorial Prize [10] for a first novel by an author over 60, and Forbes Magazine's 50 over 50 Europe, Middle East And Africa 2024. [11] The book was shortlisted for the 2023 RSL Christopher Bland Prize. [12]
In 2017, Wang was selected by author Sherman Alexie for the National Book Foundation's annual 5 under 35 list. In its citation, the National Book Foundation called Wang "a brilliant new literary voice that astutely juxtaposes the elegance of science, the anxieties of finding a place in the world, and the sacrifices made for love and family."
Like the book, the series tells the story of Elizabeth Zott (Brie Larson), a young woman who’s dead-set on working as a chemist despite the odds stacked against her in 1950s America.
The two other works were The Highland Clearances (1963) and Glencoe (1966). Glencoe was a study of the causes and effects of the Glencoe massacre in 1692, when government soldiers and members of the Campbell Clan attacked and killed members of Clan Donald who lived in Glencoe, a remote glen in the west highlands of Scotland. The book focuses on ...
Valerie Bertinelli is embracing her body.. The Food Network alum, 64, posted a mirror selfie on Instagram while opening up about the acceptance she felt for her body despite the tough things it ...
If the microwave is your only option, place your meat on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Cook on medium heat in 30-second increments, being sure to flip the steak each ...
Lessons in Chemistry is a novel by Bonnie Garmus.Published by Doubleday in April 2022, it is Garmus's debut novel. It tells the story of Elizabeth Zott, who becomes a beloved cooking show host in 1960s Southern California after being fired as a chemist four years earlier. [4]