Sally Magnusson is a best-selling author, journalist and broadcaster, based in Scotland.
Her fourth novel, The Shapeshifter’s Daughter, inspired by the Norse myths and set in Orkney, was published by John Murray Press in November 2025.
It was described by Scotsman reviewer David Robinson as “one of the most imaginative and ambitious books I have read all year.”
The Shapeshifter’s Daughter is a modern reimagining of the powerful Norse myth of HEL of the underworld.
It was chosen for the autumn series of the Radio 2 Book Club, hosted by Sara Cox. For more reviews and reader responses see The Shapeshifter’s Daughter.
HEAR SALLY MAGNUSSON SPEAK (WINTER 2026)
8 November MALLAIG BOOK FESTIVAL
12 November LITERARY LOUNGE, LONDON
Book evening organised by Laura Devine Immigration
21 November A DRUNK MAN LOOKS AT THE THISTLE CENTENARAY CONCERT
Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
7 December Rutherglen Book Festival
Old Parish Town Hall, Rutherglen
