The Brownie of Bodsbeck, and Other Tales (Vol. 2 of 2)

by James Hogg

"The Brownie of Bodsbeck, and Other Tales (Vol. 2 of 2)" by James Hogg is a collection published in 1818. The title novel depicts persecuted Covenanters hiding in the Scottish Borders during 1685, aided secretly by a farmer and his daughter who uses local superstition to protect them. When the ruthless commander Clavers arrives, the family faces arrest and harsh interrogation. The volume also includes tales of family secrets and medieval enchantment, weaving together Scottish folklore, religious conflict, and supernatural elements.