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Lauded as one of the finest historical fiction works of 2023 by The Sunday Times and shortlisted for the Nero Book Awards, this novel has garnered high praise. The Financial Times deems it "unbearably moving", whilst Victoria Hislop finds it "enthralling". Ruth Jones, the celebrated writer, actor and comedian, describes it as "compelling, atmospheric and raw".
Emily Brontë and her siblings, sequestered from society, spend their days crafting intricate fictional worlds and wandering the untamed Yorkshire moors surrounding their family abode. When circumstances force them to seek employment, each sibling grapples with the transition, but for Emily, the change proves devastating. Wrenched from the landscape to which she has formed an intense bond, she finds herself utterly incapacitated.
To the casual observer, Emily Brontë appears unremarkable and reticent. However, beneath this facade, her mind teems with creative energy. A powerful phenomenon is about to erupt, fusing her imaginary realm with her beloved Yorkshire landscape, forever altering the literary world.
Fifteen Wild Decembers is the brilliant sophomore novel from an author who has drawn comparisons to literary giants Shirley Hazzard and Graham Greene. Her debut work was hailed as "utterly stunning", "mesmerising", and "a masterpiece".
Book ISBN: | 9781787705456 |
Book Author: | Karen Powell |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Europa Editions (UK) Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Europa Editions (UK) Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 129 x 197 x 28 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-02-29 |
Book Pagination: | 288 pages |
Book Weight: | 202g |
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.’