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Hailed as a Sunday Times historical fiction book of the year, this poignant tale explores the transformative power of an unlikely friendship amidst the backdrop of war-torn Britain.
In the desolate expanse of the Fens, twelve-year-old Frida, an East End evacuee, finds herself billeted with a farming family. Meanwhile, Philip, an artist and conscientious objector, resides in a solitary lighthouse along the Wash's coastline.
As the world outside descends into chaos, these two disparate souls forge a connection amidst the untamed beauty of the wetlands. Their friendship, born of circumstance, will ultimately alter the trajectory of their lives in ways neither could have foreseen.
Sue Hubbard's 'Flatlands' offers a tender portrayal of wartime youth and a moving exploration of how human bonds and the natural world can provide solace in the darkest of times.
Book ISBN: | 9781911590750 |
Book Author: | Sue Hubbard |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | ONE |
Book Publisher: | Pushkin Press |
Book Dimensions: | 198 x 130 x 20 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-06-06 |
Book Pagination: | 272 pages |
Book Weight: | 242g |
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.’