/his debut novel by MJ Watts is an epic tale of ambition, greed and betrayal. Set against the backdrop of the horrific witch purges of 17th century Europe, it follows numerous, unforgettable characters as they confront their own fears and struggle against often impossible odds to survive in the cruelest of times. From England, from the frozen shores of the Baltic; from the blue limpid waters of the Caribbean to the forested mountain slopes of Saxony, ‘The Worms in Fools’ Fingers’ will stay with you long after the final page has been turned.
When events force Angus Ramsay to leave his remote Hebridean island, he cannot image any other way of life.
Then the country finds itself at war, and Angus is sent to the trenches in France. When he upsets the rancorous Sergeant McGarry, a lifetime of bitterness has the potential to disrupt everything.
Angus’ future now hangs in the balance, and his ability to account for his decisions is the only thing that can tip it in the right direction.
This sweeping coming-of-age Scottish saga is perfect for readers of Ken Follett and Peter Rimmer.
Village Bay Books 