James Hogg
James Hogg was a Scottish poet, novelist and essayist who wrote in both Scots and English. As a young man he worked as a shepherd and farmhand, and was largely self-educated through reading. He was a friend of many of the great writers of his day, including Sir Walter Scott, of whom he later wrote an unauthorised biography. He became widely known as the "Ettrick Shepherd", a nickname under which some of his works were published, and the character name he was given in the widely read series Noctes Ambrosianae, published in Blackwood's Magazine. He is best known today for his novel The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner. His other works include the long poem The Queen's Wake (1813), his collection of songs Jacobite Relics (1819), and his two novels The Three Perils of Man (1822), and The Three Perils of Woman (1823).
The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner
Torn between religious duty and personal desire, a man's life spirals into tragedy amidst themes of faith, morality, and the dark side of religious fervor.
By James Hogg
The Shepherd's Calendar. Volume I (of II)
Amidst harsh winters and failing crops, simple farmers grapple with their faith and community.
By James Hogg
The Three Perils of Man; or, War, Women, and Witchcraft, Vol. 1 (of 3)
In a fierce land of warring knights and captivating royals, a princess's hand becomes the ultimate prize, sparking a daring challenge that could change the destiny of a kingdom.
By James Hogg
The Three Perils of Man; or, War, Women, and Witchcraft, Vol. 3 (of 3)
Trapped in a castle haunted by witchcraft and besieged by dark forces, a band of heroes must fight for their freedom and sanity against both earthly and supernatural threats.
By James Hogg
The Three Perils of Man; or, War, Women, and Witchcraft, Vol. 2 (of 3)
A brave group approaches a silent, enchanted castle, unaware of the mischievous forces and supernatural dangers that await them inside.
By James Hogg
The Brownie of Bodsbeck, and Other Tales (Vol. 2 of 2)
In rural Scotland, a man discovers the work of a mysterious creature, sparking excitement and hinting at the magical forces that will intertwine with the lives of his fellow villagers.
By James Hogg
The Brownie of Bodsbeck, and Other Tales (Vol. 1 of 2)
In a world of folklore and superstition, a family faces mounting dread as a father desperately seeks to protect his daughter from the pull of Scotland's eerie past.
By James Hogg