A beautifully and extensively illustrated book based on new archival research, it lays bare the hidden links between the fortunes of privileged and wealthy Scots in the Georgian and Victorian periods and the terrible fates of slaves on plantations in the West Indies.

The author, Richard Blake, a retired Perth solicitor, is giving a series of talks at various locations in Scotland to promote and discuss the book – list of dates and venues below.

In a gesture of great generosity, and to bring modern good out of ancient evil, Richard is donating a portion of the proceeds of sales of his book to the Tumbling Lassie appeal, which supports charities that help survivors of modern slavery and people trafficking in Scotland and abroad – more details about the appeal are available at www.tumblinglassie.com.

Author’s talks:

• 27 September (7.30pm) – Fogo Church, Duns, Berwickshire
• 5 October (7.30pm) – Holy Trinity Church, Haddington, East Lothian: contact: enquiries@lampoflothian.org.uk
• 11 October (6.30pm) – Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee, Dundee
• 12 October (7.15pm) – St John’s Episcopal Church, Princes Street, Perth: contact: admin@buskinbooks.co.uk
• 18 November (time and venue TBC) – Blairgowrie, Perthshire
• 18 March 2024 (7.30pm) – Scone Old Church Hall, Burnside, Scone, Perthshire.

All talks subject to registration/ticket availability. Some venues levy a charge for non-members, others do not.