The Bride of Vigon

Description

The ‘Bride of Vigon’ is an exciting and amazing tale, based on a true 1800s romance. The story is still told around the fireside to this day.

Our hero Barbara lives at Vigon, a small croft in a remote corner of Yell, Shetland. Her boyfriend joins a whaling ship and travels the oceans. Ten years later he returns to find his sweetheart about to be married.

Based on fact, the story unfolds and presents the reader with an intriguing insight into life two hundred years ago. It has many unexpected twists, humorous ditties and historical connections. Read to the end for a ‘Molly Mack’ finish.