Sawney Beane: The Abduction of Elspeth Cumming

By Frieda Gates

Sawney Beane's clan of brutal thugs grabs comely young Elspeth Cumming as she journeys to meet her betrothed. Her abductor, Sawney Beane's eldest son, holds Elspeth captive in the clan s secret... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0981453600
• ISBN13: 9780981453606
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Sterling & Ross, Cambridge House Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.8" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Primal Fears

Excellent historical fiction that vivifies the legend of the Scottish cannibalistic clan. The author's experience in children's literature help her portray a believable character kidnapped by the clan and the complex emotions surrounding her captivity. I read this quickly as I was fascinated by the hope of the youngster thrown against the brutality of the clan.

Sure to keep its readers glued to the pages

Sometimes legends can be true. However, this also means the scary stories one reads as a child can also be so. "Sawney Beane: The Abduction of Elspeth Cumming" takes off the legend of the Sawney Beane clan in Scotland, and tells the story of Elspeth Cumming as she is kidnapped by the ragged band of thugs and held against her well. A historical fiction account of her endeavor, her story is riveting reading, as "Sawney Beane" is sure to keep its readers glued to the pages.

wow.

Sawney Beane is a very compelling story that probes the depths of man's depravity. Incredible, horrible, disgusting....I couldn't put the book down. What a Great read!!

Sawney Beane

Absolutely facinating! A real page turner. Makes one want to look up this part of history.