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The red cloak

1989
In this free retelling of an old Scottish ballad, Jan, who is convinced her friend Tam is not dead but has only disappeared, follows the advice of a wise old woman and with the help of a red cloak releases him from capture by elves.

The Daring heart of David Livingstone

exile, African slavery, and the publicity stunt that saved millions
David Livingstone set out to find the source of the Nile River in the nineteenth century. The explorer's scientific ambitions are noteworthy but far more important were the contributions he made to the abolition of the slave trade in Africa.

An American caddie in St. Andrews

growing up, girls, and looping on the old course
2014
When Oliver Horovitz graduated from high school he could not start college at Harvard for another year. So he decided to enroll at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and become a caddy at the Old Course. He had been a caddy since age twelve and sported a 1.8 handicap, so entering the caddie training program was no problem. Awakening at 4:30 a.m. each day to line up at the caddie shack, Oliver has written a behind-the-scenes peek at the world's most celebrated golf course, and its equally famous caddie shack.

Haunted! Edinburgh Castle

Explores the stories of ghosts and hauntings found in and around Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

The White Lady ghost

2015
This graphic novel the story of the White Lady ghost including the origins of this legend and related sightings.

Hunting shadows

2014
Scotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge is called in to investigate two murders that don't seem to be connected. When a third murder and then a fouth occur, Ian remembers something he witnessed in the war that might give him the key to finding the killer, but it will bring back an episode that Ian has been trying to forget.

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