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THE ANGEL'S SHARE BY CRAIG BORTEN




> I take unto my body three pure of heart, three pure of spirit, three pure of
> flesh. -Lady Faireborne, Faerie Queen of the Deep Wood


BACKGROUND

On a random Sunday night, I came across an episode of 60 Minutes that mesmerized
me. The segment was about the Isle of Islay, off the coast of Scotland. I saw a
unique paradise known for producing some of the world’s finest Scotch.

The focus was on one of the five distilleries on the island, BRUICHLADDICH, and
the process of aging and distilling, which the people if Islay have been
perfecting for over five hundred years. But what caught my attention was how the
distillers would age the Scotch in the same wood from casks that held Kentucky
Bourbon, that came in on regular shipments.

Then there was Islay’s charm, captured through the locals, that depicts an
idyllic life centered around family and tradition. The setting was so unique,
something I’ve never seen before. And this direct connection between Kentucky
and Islay was fascinating. Then I dove in deeper, into Scottish Lore and the
history of the island, and back to this connection between Kentucky and Islay.
This connection is the inspiration for THE ANGELS’ SHARE.


THE SHOW

THE ANGELS' SHARE is a mystery drama, with elements of folk horror, set on the
fictitious Isle of Sonas in the Hebrides, off the coast of Scotland, inspired by
the real Isle of Islay. The series follows FBI Special Agent Drew Lennox and
Scotland’s Detective Laura McCloud as they investigate the arrival of three
identical female bodies, "The Three Graces," encased in honey inside wooden
casks shipped from a Kentucky bourbon distillery. Drew, an outsider to this
insular community, must navigate the island’s close-knit, secretive society,
while Laura, returning after years of exile, faces a deeply personal reckoning
with her past.


SONAS

The island of Sonas is home to five distilleries that produce world-renowned
Scotch whisky, yet its serene beauty hides dark secrets steeped in Gaelic
traditions, ancient pagan rituals, and superstition. The investigation into the
mystery of the Graces not only pulls Drew and Laura into the island's history
but also brings them face-to-face with their own buried desires and unresolved
traumas. Drew’s Appalachian roots, which share a history with the early Scottish
settlers, link him unexpectedly to Sonas. Laura, who was born and raised on
theisland, finds herself thrust back into the power struggles of the ruling
families, known as the Lairds, and into a confrontation with her past.

Sonas is more than a backdrop; it is a living character in the series. This
isolated paradise is deeply influenced by its long-standing Gaelic customs and
superstitions, where the ancient pagan worship of nature and the feminine still
lingers. Key to the story is the practice of mellification, an ancient method of
preserving bodies in honey, which plays a pivotal role in the fate of The Three
Graces. As Drew and Laura dig deeper, they uncover layers of secrecy, and what
starts as a straightforward murder mystery becomes a journey into the island's
spiritual undercurrents—rooted in a time when ritual, sacrifice, and
superstition governed life.


THE LEAD CHARACTERS


LAURA MCCLOUD

Raised on the prestigious Blackwood estate, Laura grew up as the daughter of the
manor's staff but was closely tied to the island’s ruling families. As a child,
she shared adventures with the Laird’s son, Allistair, but as she grew older,
she became aware of her lower status. Her defiant nature led her to explore the
island’s ancient rituals, and she witnessed an intense May Day (Bealtienne)
pagan ceremony, which awakened her desire for power. This pivotal moment ignited
her obsession with the feminine power rooted in Celtic mythology, and she
eventually led her own rituals in the island’s woods. When her involvement was
exposed, Laura and her family were exiled. Now a detective, Laura returns to
Sonas with a deep personal agenda, determined to reclaim the power she lost and
disrupt the old guard that controls the island.


DREW LENNOX

Drew is an FBI agent with roots in rural Kentucky’s Appalachian region, raised
by his grandmother, a “granny witch” versed in mountain magic, a blend of Celtic
and Cherokee traditions. Drew’s childhood was a mystical one, full of folk
rituals, dreams, and an intimate connection to nature. But his enchanted world
was shattered when his grandmother was murdered by a local crime syndicate, with
roots in the Pentecostal faith. Drew buried his belief in the supernatural, but
his vivid dreams remained—a mixture of haunting omens and deep spiritual
insight. His past shaped him into a driven, determined FBI agent, but his
assignment on Sonas pulls him back into the mystical world he thought he had
left behind, forcing him to confront both his heritage and his future.


STORY ARCS

The investigation begins when Drew arrives on Sonas to examine the mysterious
bodies of The Three Graces. He is immediately paired with Laura, who has her own
reasons for returning to her homeland. Together, they explore Sonas’ intricate
social and spiritual hierarchy, encountering the powerful Lairds, who have held
sway over the island for centuries. As they meet local figures, including the
island’s master distiller and members of the ruling families, Drew and Laura
discover that the island's wealth and beauty are built on ancient traditions
that go far beyond mere whiskey-making.

Through flashbacks, we learn of Drew’s earlier life in Kentucky, where he
infiltrated and took down "The Holiness," a criminal organization deeply rooted
in Appalachian culture. This operation has left Drew a marked man, constantly
looking over his shoulder. Meanwhile, Laura’s past as a rebellious youth
unfolds, revealing her involvement in secret pagan rituals, her banishment, and
the shame that forced her family to leave Sonas.

As Drew and Laura delve deeper into the mystery of The Three Graces, they
uncover the island’s darker side. The practice of mellification, used to
preserve bodies in honey, is linked to ancient sacrificial rites that the
island’s elite families, the Lairds, still uphold in secret. The ritualistic
nature of the Graces’ deaths points to a larger pattern—one tied to the pagan
festivals that mark the changing seasons on Sonas. Drew soon realizes that Sonas
and Kentucky are more closely linked than he ever imagined, connected by
bloodlines and a shared Celtic heritage that stretches back centuries.

As the investigation unfolds, Drew becomes increasingly addicted to Sonas' local
moonshine, "Blood of the Selkie," which clouds his judgment and blurs the line
between reality and his dream world. Laura, on the other hand, starts to embrace
her true identity as the daughter of the Laird of Blackwood. She claims her
birthright and begins to challenge the Lairds for control, determined to end the
cycle of ritualistic sacrifice that has governed the island for generations.
Their personal agendas complicate their relationship, leading to moments of both
intense connection and deep conflict.

The summer solstice and a rare full moon approach, heightening the island’s
tension. As pagan festivities ramp up, Drew and Laura learn that another group
of Graces may soon arrive, intended as part of a sacrificial offering. Drew
becomes increasingly torn between his duty as an FBI agent and his growing
infatuation with Laura, who is now poised to assume the role of Neachneohain,
the Queen of the Faeries. The story reaches a critical point as Laura stakes her
claim to power, and Drew must decide if he will continue to serve his FBI
mission or sacrifice everything for her.

The season closes with Drew and Laura travelling to Kentucky to find and stop
the next shipment of Graces. They uncover a farm where the Graces are raised in
isolation, protected, and cared for but ultimately bred for sacrifice. The
contrast between the pastoral beauty of the farm and the horror of its purpose
adds a chilling dimension to the story. Drew and Laura dismantle the operation,
freeing the Graces, but their victory comes at a steep cost—by liberating them,
they have exposed the Graces to a world far more brutal than the one they left
behind.


ARC SUMMARY

At its core, The Angels’ Share is the journey of two individuals—Laura and Drew—
driven by their respective pasts, linked by fate, and bound by their shared
exploration of power, sacrifice, and the mystical. Drew, haunted by the death of
his grandmother and the mystical traditions of his Appalachian upbringing, is
drawn into the ancient beliefs that still hold sway over Sonas. Laura, scarred
by her exile and driven by a need to reclaim her lost power, returns to Sonas to
seek vengeance against the elite who once ruled her life. Their paths converge
as they uncover the true meaning of The Three Graces and the island's dark
legacy.

They are from different worlds physically, but spiritually they occupy the same
realm.

Both characters undergo profound transformations. Drew, initially there to do
his job as an FBI agent, finds himself caught in a web of ancient beliefs and
personal obsession. His desire to protect Laura and the unprotected draws him
deeper into Sonas’ world, forcing him to confront not just the island’s pagan
past but also the unresolved guilt and longing he has carried since childhood.

Laura’s arc is one of empowerment and revelation. Her return to Sonas not only
uncovers her true heritage but also enables her to take control, ending the
island’s ancient cycle of sacrifice and reclaiming her role as Neachneohain,
daughter of the Divine, Goddess, THE QUEEN.

THE ISLE OF SONAS IS A PARADISE, BUT PARADISE COMES WITH A COST.

THE ANGELS’ SHARE TURNS OUT TO BE MUCH MORE THAN JUST A FEW DROPS OF SCOTCH.


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