Join Philip Paris in 'A Fire in Their Hearts', considering Scotland’s forgotten civil war.

A Fire in Their Hearts was inspired by the extraordinary story of the 17th century Scottish Covenanters, who were involved for decades in a brutal conflict with various monarchs over who controlled the Church of Scotland. Philip’s talk will shine a light on this largely forgotten but hugely important part of Scotland’s past, when captured Covenanters were often banished…sent as forced indentured servants to plantations in America or the West Indies and never seen again.

Highland-based Philip Paris is the bestselling author of The Last Witch of Scotland, Waterstones ‘Scottish Book of the Year’ in 2024. His work is varied, ranging from Men Cry Alone, an award-winning novel about domestic abuse against men, to Casting Off, an hilarious story about residents in a Highland care home. His debut novel, The Italian Chapel, was published in 2009 and tells the story of the creation of Orkney’s famous building, built by Italian POWs during WW2. His non-fiction book, Orkney’s Italian Chapel: The True Story of an Icon, is recognised as the leading authoritative work on the history of the building.

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Refunds will only be given in the event of cancellation by organisers.

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