All Among the Barley

Hailed as 'a masterpiece' by Jon McGregor and 'impossible to forget' by The Times, Melissa Harrison's 'All Among the Barley' has garnered widespread acclaim. This EU Prize for Literature winner, lauded as 'Book of the Year' by numerous publications, offers a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of 1930s rural England.

The tale unfolds through the eyes of fourteen-year-old Edie Mather, who finds the autumn of 1933 to be breathtakingly beautiful, despite the lingering shadows of the Great War over her beloved Wych Farm. The arrival of Constance FitzAllen, a charismatic Londoner intent on documenting vanishing rural customs, brings an unexpected warmth to Edie's life. However, as the story progresses, it becomes clear that Constance may not be all she appears.

As the harvest season approaches, tensions mount within the community, and Edie must navigate treacherous waters, relying on her instincts to avert impending disaster. Harrison's prose masterfully captures the essence of a bygone era, weaving a tapestry of tradition, change, and the indomitable spirit of rural life.

Product Information:

Book ISBN:	9781408897973
Book Author:	Melissa Harrison
Book Format:	Paperback / softback
Book Imprint:	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Book Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Book Dimensions:	197 x 136 x 23 cm
Book Publication Date:	2019-07-03
Book Pagination:	352 pages, 2 x single-spread illustrated maps by Neil Gower
Book Weight:	244g