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This 2020 anthology, featuring entries from the fifth The Good Life in Galicia competition, showcases writings about Galicia by global authors from places like Australia, India, and the United States, as well as local voices. Most content stems from competition submissions. Galicia, located in the northwestern part of the Iberian Peninsula, is bordered by the sea, Portugal, and Asturias. The anthology captures the allure of Galicia, detailing how its charm captivates newcomers, alongside practical insights into the experiences of foreigners pursuing homeownership and renovation dreams in the region. It includes tales of romance, historical narratives, and reflections on local festivals, people, and landscapes. The poetry section continues to highlight Galicia’s rich cultural heritage, as it is one of the Celtic lands where poetry holds a cherished place. This collection offers a glimpse into an ancient land known for its welcoming communities and natural beauty, affirming the joys of life in Galicia. The Good Life in Galicia 2020 is available in both paperback and e-book formats, as are previous volumes from 2016 to 2019. Proceeds support the ongoing competition and anthology project by Cyberworld Publishing.

Here are twenty true tales of murder most foul: dark deeds at the court of Mary, Queen of Scots; the great Victorian trials of Madeline Smith and Dr Edward Pritchard (‘The Human Crocodile’); the grisly exploits of the body-snatchers Burke and Hare; and the still-undetected ‘Bible John’, who terrorised a famous Glasgow dancehall in the 1960s. The famous Scottish murder cases gathered here are by no means straightforward crimes. Some are still unsolved; in some, the apparently innocent are found guilty, in others the guilty have surely walked free – some by means of that uniquely Scottish verdict, ‘Not Proven’. The legal process could produce some unlikely results, leading to trials nearly as notorious as the crimes they sought to prosecute. From the busy city streets of Edinburgh and Glasgow to the remote, desolate beauty of the Scottish Highlands, these cases are in turn chilling and heart-breaking, but never less than fascinating.