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Immerse yourself in the stunning vistas of Denmark with A Line in the World: A Year on the North Sea Coast by Dorthe Nors. This compelling paperback edition, recently released and shortlisted for prestigious literary awards, invites you on an exhilarating journey along the untamed shores from Denmark's northernmost point to the Netherlands.
Dorthe Nors, celebrated as one of Denmark’s foremost authors, employs her razor-sharp observation and lyrical prose to craft a narrative that captures the essence of a coastal life shaped by tempestuous seas. A Line in the World presents a vivid exploration of:
Journeying through Nors' familial roots, this extraordinary account interlaces personal anecdotes with the rich history of the coastal landscape. With stunning depictions of shipwrecks and storm surges, the author transforms the coastline into a living character, echoing the resilience of its inhabitants.
Praise from literary luminaries enhances its allure; Katherine May describes it as "a beautiful, melancholy account of finding home on a restless coast." The Financial Times encapsulates its essence as "a place brimming with memories and strangeness," while the New York Times honors it as "a personal, poetic meditation on this remote edge of windswept landscapes and wild waters."
Perfectly suited for those in search of a winter read, A Line in the World: A Year on the North Sea Coast is a mesmerizing work that captures the raw beauty of frost-bitten winds and dark nights, ensuring it captivates and inspires.
ISBN: | 9781782277972 |
Author: | Dorthe Nors |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Pushkin Press |
Publisher: | Pushkin Press |
Dimensions: | 198 x 129 x 19 mm |
Publication Date: | 09 July, 2023 |
Pagination: | 240 pages |
Weight: | 214g |
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Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’