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Dark, Salt, Clear: Life in a Cornish Fishing Town by Lamorna Ash is a mesmerizing exploration of a community where the sea shapes every aspect of life. This award-winning book, recipient of the Somerset Maugham Award 2021 and distinguished as a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week, invites readers into the heart of Cornwall, revealing a world that is as beautiful as it is raw.
In this captivating narrative, Lamorna Ash intertwines her childhood memories of idyllic Cornwall with her adult encounters in Newlyn, a fishing town that portrays the stark realities of sea life. As she navigates her feelings of dislocation while living in London, she finds purpose among the local fishermen, immersing herself in their challenging yet fulfilling lifestyle.
As Lamorna shares the challenges and triumphs of life in the fishing community, readers gain profound insights into resilience, connection, and the ties that bind us to our roots. Dark, Salt, Clear is more than just a memoir; it serves as a poignant tribute to a community sustained by the sea for generations, offering a unique lens on a world often overlooked. Join Lamorna Ash on this unforgettable journey and uncover the transformative power of place and identity.
ISBN: | 9781526600059 |
Weight: | 236g |
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.’