The Fires of Bride Author:Ellen Galford This "excellent feminist/lesbian novel" (Library Journal) is set on a remote Scottish island with a rambling castle and ruined monastery harking back to more matriarchal times. Maria Milleny, a visiting artist from the mainland, arrives and is quickly seduced by Catriona MacEochan -- clan chieftain, doctor, witch -- and by Cailleach... more »9;s strange charm.« less