Marion Campbell's writing deeply explored the history of Argyllshire, the region that was her lifelong home and the ancestral seat of her family for centuries. As a field archaeologist, she developed a profound connection to the land, which infused her narrative voice. Her novels reveal a keen insight into various facets of Scottish history, offering readers a rich literary experience rooted in a specific, enduring landscape. She skillfully wove historical understanding with imaginative storytelling.
The jewellery worn in medieval Europe was important as an indicator of the wearer's social status and wealth, faith and superstition, allegiances and literacy. This illustrated book looks at the jewels themselves and contemporary portraits and sculpture to place the jewellery in its cultural context.
With a useful section on ironworking production and techniques and lists of museum collections, this volume will provide craftsmen, architects, designers, and collectors with an unrivaled opportunity to gain fresh insights into a fascinating subject.