The author


Natalie Hertlein

Author of A Scottish Island

Hello, and thank you for visiting my website.

I'm Natalie Hertlein, author of A Scottish Island.

I created Blackwater Island because I've always been fascinated by Scotland's rugged landscapes, lonely lighthouses and the stories hidden within its remote places.

I hope you enjoyed your stay on the island—and perhaps you'll discover a few more secrets while you're here.

A Scottish Island is my debut novel.


The debut novel

A dream.
An island.
A mystery waiting to be uncovered.

My debut novel, A Scottish Island, has been published on Amazon as both an eBook and paperback.

Join Tracey and Rob as they leave Edinburgh behind to begin a new life on the remote Blackwater Island. But beneath the island's breathtaking beauty lies a past that refuses to stay buried. As forgotten memories begin to surface, Tracey discovers that some places never truly let you go.

A German translation is currently being prepared and will follow the English edition.

Thank you for your interest in A Scottish Island. I hope you'll soon embark on the journey to Blackwater Island with me.

Buy it here