Call me Cathryn - the reasons behind my pen name.
Upon the Solstice is my first truly Gothic book, and is published under the name of Cathryn Ramsay. It's what I fondly call my Marmite book. You'll either love it or hate it - I guess it all depends on whether you like a bit of nineteenth century Gothic fantasy or not. And whether you can suspend your disbelief for a little over 50,000 words...
Midwinter, Scotland, 1895. Frustrated author Charles Howard has retreated to his family home in Síthiche Gleann with his indulged younger sister, Bella. The Glen, on the east coast of Scotland, is known to the locals as Fairy Glen, and should be the ideal place for Charles to find his inspiration – after all, Howard House once belonged to his uncle, Ruairí Howard, who died one Midsummer’s Eve at the very peak of his literary career.
However, when Charles meets the beautiful, fascinating Ceit, his life begins to change dramatically. Who is the mysterious, silent young woman Charles is becoming obsessed with, and why does she maintain they only have six months to spend together – six months, until Midsummer comes around again?
'Upon the Solstice' is a Gothic tale of madness, desperation and obsession, woven together with dark Scottish folklore - and even darker Celtic legends.
However, when Charles meets the beautiful, fascinating Ceit, his life begins to change dramatically. Who is the mysterious, silent young woman Charles is becoming obsessed with, and why does she maintain they only have six months to spend together – six months, until Midsummer comes around again?
'Upon the Solstice' is a Gothic tale of madness, desperation and obsession, woven together with dark Scottish folklore - and even darker Celtic legends.
