Alistair Moffat spins a tale of Nazis in the Borders
After years of inviting famous novelists to Melrose at the Borders Book Festival, Alistair Moffat decided to have a go himself during lockdown.
And it’s a cracking romp, with the action kicking off in a Nazi-occupied Borders
Known mostly for his historic works on the Border Reivers and the natural history of the region, The Night Before Morning unfolds across Scottish landscapes in a thankfully imaginary world where history took a chillingly different turn.