The Treasure in the Forest

Short story written by H. G. Wells and published in 1897, about the fate of two men who steal a treasure map from a Chinaman.

The Presence By the Fire

Short story written by H. G. Wells published in 1897, about a man who comes to believe that he is being visited by the spirit of his dead wife.

Mother Haggy

Witch of St. Albans, best-known for her salve to restore the hymen.

Answer to Prayer

The last short story written by H. G. Wells, published in 1937, about an archbishop who develops doubts about his relationship with God.

Katherine Mayne

16th-century Scottish woman convicted of the murder of her first husband, Alexander Cant.

Alison Rough

Edinburgh merchant and property investor convicted of murdering her son-in-law in 1535.

The Apple

Short story by H. G. Wells published in 1896, about a schoolmaster who comes into possession of an apple from the Tree of Knowledge.

James Gordon, baillie

Affluent merchant, baillie of Edinburgh, and owner Fortalice of Ardgith, now Ellon Castle.