In this lovely debut book we follow the romantic adventures of eve eddison before she travels to the scottish highlands. Highland fling is scotlands leading outdoorbased nursery and afterschool club. He won the 1948 new zealand trotting cup with a handicap of 60 yards. An english literature graduate with a passion for lgbt heritage, highland fling is annas debut novel. Anna larner is a writer of contemporary romance, with a degree in english literature and masters in word and visual imagination, and museum studies. Highland fling definition is a lively scottish folk dance. Highland fling anna larner 9781626398535 netgalley. For more information on the highland fling, contact corrine prestwich at 8017724507 or email corrine.
We chat about annas brandnew book loves portrait, as well as her debut, the well received highland fling. Film of kenmore highland games 2018 with bagpipes, dancing and heavy events in perthshire, scotland. The author does a great job in immersing you into the area and culture. Highland fling was a leading performer in the years 1947 and 1948. Welcome to episode 50 of the lesbian book club where i interview uk author anna larner. Eve eddison describes her ideal woman to her best friend, roxanne, over pints in their local pub a few days before. I really enjoyed the story of eve, a twentysomething librarian who goes on holiday to the scottish highlands and falls hard for moira, the older. I could almost breathe the fresh air that reminds me of the scottish countryside im almost booking my ticket home for a visit. Anna has a degree in english literature and masters degrees in word and. Guest author anna larner i first met anna at the bold strokes event in nottingham last year she was one of a number of charming people to grace that weekend. Loves portrait by anna larner the lesbian talk show. Anna larner, author of highland fling bold strokes books. There she falls, hard, for an enigmatic forestry officer, moira burns. Apr 03, 2017 guest author anna larner i first met anna at the bold strokes event in nottingham last year she was one of a number of charming people to grace that weekend.
Apr 01, 2017 anna larner describes the highlands with such beautiful portrayals that its almost waxpoetic. Matthew bournes highland fling was last performed in spring 2018. The author does a great job in immersing you into the area. The highland fling is a solo highland dance that gained popularity in the early 19th century. Smashwords about anna larner, author of loves portrait. Loves portrait is a vibrant contemporary lesbian romance with a historical twist. Her second book, loves portrait, set in leicester, will be out early next year. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about. Eve eddison describes her ideal woman to her best friend, roxanne, o.
Annas debut was a finalist in the gcls awards, as well as being recommended as a top ten summer read by afterellen. Highland fling was also a finalist in the 2018 golden crown literary society awards. Highland fling by anna larner is available in these libraries. It took me awhile to get in to it but i cant really pinpoint why that was.
Highland fling is a romance with a twenty years age gap eve eddison 26 is an englishwoman on vacation in the scottish highlands, and moira burns 46 is a highlander with the complicated past. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Anna larner has perfectly captured the idea of how a fling can be more serious than perhaps intended, and just how magical and strong a true love can be. Anna has a degree in english literature and masters degrees in word and visual imagination, and museum studies. Apr 18, 2017 highland fling anna larner 3 stars well this book definetly feels like it takes place in scotlanduk. As their lives come under siege, maggie lays claim to the one thing edward vowed never to surrender. Apr 22, 2017 highland fling is available right now from the bold strokes books website and other online retailers. A vigorous dance requiring delicate balance and precision, it was probably originally a victory dance for a solo male dancer, performed after battle. Anna is an english literature graduate with a passion for lgbt heritage. Especially characteristic is a light step in which the. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
There she falls head over heels for an enigmatic local, moira burns, and the usually reticent. Anna larner describes the highlands with such beautiful portrayals that its almost waxpoetic. Presentation paper and slideshow lesbian lives conference 2017. The writing is solid with good dialogue this is often the main problem for first book authors, but here it is done really well the setting, beautiful highlands of scotland, is really interesting and very.
July 25 august 1, 2020 2020 highland fling our story unfolds. Highland fling is based on two very two of my greatest loves are books and the scottish highlands so i felt like this book was a winner for me from the day i read the synopsis. Highland fling by anna larner eve eddison describes her ideal woman to her best friend, roxanne, over pints in their local pub a few days before she travels to the scottish highlands. Apr 18, 2017 highland fling paperback by anna larner. Anna s second novel loves portrait is due out next year to keep in touch with anna, check out her blog. Highland fling overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about. Apr 01, 2017 highland fling is based on two very two of my greatest loves are books and the scottish highlands so i felt like this book was a winner for me from the day i read the synopsis. Smashwords highland fling a book by anna larner page 1. Her first book, highland fling is set in picturesque scotland and was published in 2017. With its eye catching cover artwork from sheri halal this is one of those books that breaths good reading. Highland fling by anna larner overdrive rakuten overdrive. Eve eddison describes her ideal woman to her best friend, roxanne, over pints in their local pub a few days before she travels to the scottish highlands. Official page for author of loves portrait and highland fling. Bold strokes books author jenny frame interviews anna larner about her debut lesbian romance, highland fling.
Loves portrait by anna larner plus a free ebook women. Use the options below to adjust the size, style and colors, and click apply below. Pair it with the beautiful scenery of the scottish highlands, and you have the perfect romance. Her debut novel highland fling was recommended as one of the top ten summer reads of 2017 by afterellen. The author does a great job in immersing you into the area and culture, which id guess she has to be from. Annas debut novel highland fling was a finalist in the 2018 golden crown literary society awards and was recommended as one of the top ten summer. Author spotlight anna larner, highland fling bsb ellcon18. There she falls head over heels for an enigmatic local, moira burns, and the usually reticent eve wants more than a holiday romance. Pdf highland fling download full pdf book download. Highland fling is based on two very independent and loving women from two very different worlds. She has masters degrees in the word and visual imagination and museum studies.
So glad she agreed to guest here at my blog to celebrate her debut release, highland fling. It is performed in 4 4 time and consists of a series of intricate steps performed on one spot. The word fling means literally a movement in dancing. Highland fling definition of highland fling by merriamwebster. Highland fling not only held the worlds twomile record, and the 2. Guest author anna larner charlie cochrane mysteries. Highland fling by anna larner grab a copy of the book here. An english literature graduate with a passion for lgbt heritage, highland fling is anna s debut novel. Sparks fly between molly, an art curator, and georgina, her museums aloof benefactor, as they research the portrait of a 19thcentury lesbian social activist and try to convince the museums board to display it.
I could almost breathe the fresh air that reminds me of the scottish countryside. The highland fling orange and blue usnarmc kunta kinte memorial performance 20 duration. She has written and curated a permanent exhibition of lgbt voices and memorabilia, based at leicesters lgbt centre, one of the first permanent exhibitions in the uk. Highland fling anna larner eve eddison describes her ideal woman to her best friend, roxanne, over pints in their local pub a few days before she travels to the scottish highlands. Highland fling is the 1st book in the highland series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order. Highland fling is available right now from the bold strokes books website and other online retailers. Jun 30, 2015 gold medal in vancouver championships june 2015. She has written and curated a permanent exhibition of lgbt voices and memorabilia, based at leicesters. Highland fling wellington city libraries overdrive. Highland fling was the winner of the last race he contested. But how can he fight his passion for the rebellious highland beauty in his safekeeping.