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In the preface to the book, the author describes a trip around the Scottish isles that inspired this book. As with his other historical novels, one gets a sense of the history of the Shetland and Orkney islands, and the people who lived there in that time period. Once again, Scott creates a panoply of well-drawn characters, all with their own personalities, ambitions, and voice. Pirates, a love quadrilateral, a witch, a dwarf, a plot with surprise twists and turns, and an expert hand to bring them all to life.