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In the rugged Black Mountains of Pakistan, the unexpected discovery of an unconscious stranger sets off a chain reaction of turmoil. The village leader grapples with mounting challenges, including the mysterious injured man, whilst his daughter's romantic correspondence incurs his ire. A prophetic lame boy's warnings fall on deaf ears, and a valiant wolf-dog battles the elements to rescue a soldier. Amidst this chaos, a battered wife, tormented by her husband for bearing only daughters, carries a child that may be her salvation.
The mountain spirits observe the human drama unfolding below with a wary eye. In this land steeped in legend, bound by tradition, and plagued by ongoing strife and modernisation, can the villagers forge a harmonious relationship with nature without destroying either? Feryal Ali-Gauhar's 'An Abundance of Wild Roses' weaves a tapestry of interconnected lives, exploring the delicate balance between progress and preservation in a world where myth and reality intertwine.
Book ISBN: | 9781838858162 |
Book Author: | Feryal Ali-Gauhar |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Canongate Books |
Book Publisher: | Canongate Books |
Book Dimensions: | 221 x 144 x 30 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-07-03 |
Book Pagination: | 320 pages |
Book Weight: | 422g |
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.’
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.’