This year I’m celebrating the 20th anniversary of the publication of Damn’ Rebel Bitches: The Women of the ’45.
Writing this book was a labour of love for me. With no Internet to speak of back in 1997, I did the research in the old-fashioned way, travelling to libraries, archives, museums and locations up and down the country, from the Public Record Office in Kew in London through York, Carlisle and Edinburgh to Aberdeen and Inverness.
DRB, as we call it in our house, has had some wonderful plaudits over the years.
‘glitters with eye-catching gems that shed light on everyday 18th century Scottish life.’ Roddy Philipps, Aberdeen Press and Journal.
‘a racily written, well-researched and heart-warming account.’ Elizabeth Sutherland, Scots Magazine.
‘a modern classic.’ The Herald.
‘bold and argumentative … resounds with authority.’ Scotland on Sunday.
‘This book changed my life.’ Young woman at Linlithgow Literary Festival.
Originally published by Mainstream of Edinburgh, Damn’ Rebel Bitches: The Women of the ’45 is now published by Penguin Random House. It is available from High Street and online booksellers, including Amazon UK and Amazon US, as is its companion volume, Bare-Arsed Banditti: The Men of the ’45.
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3rd February 2017
Bought B.A. Banditti for my husband for Christmas. Not his usual book but he loved it. Got a copy of Damn Rebel Bitches on Monday. I’m also loving it and looking forward to meeting Maggie in May
22nd February 2017
Thanks, Nan. See you in Aviemore!
3rd February 2017
Cannot believe it is so long ago. A super book. I love it.
22nd February 2017
Thanks, Sheila!
3rd February 2017
Congratulations, Maggie!
22nd February 2017
Thanks, Lisa, hope all is well with you!
7th February 2017
Hi Maggie. Went to hear Sara Sheridan in Kilmarnock on Saturday. Loved the perfume ‘Damn Rebel Bitches’. Seems apt to be on the go on the anniversary of your book. Are you involved in the scent as well? it is rather nice, light and fresh.
Not sure that is the odour the women would have give off though.
22nd February 2017
Only insofar as giving it my blessing and receiving a complimentary bottle!