My book review of 'The Ninth Child' by Sally Magnusson

by Sally Magnusson
The Ninth Child
by Sally Magnusson

Inspired by the mysterious death of the 17th century minister Robert Kirke, the story is set in a pivotal era two centuries later when engineering innovation, bringing clean water to Glasgow, flourished, but women did not. It blends folklore with historical fiction and a profound sense of place in a haunting tale.

Date of this review: April 2020
Book publication date: 19th March 2020