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A literary gem lauded as Oprah Magazine's Book of the Year 2023, this enchanting memoir has been hailed as 'the literary romance of the year' by Oprah herself. Pulsating with an untamed wonder for the natural world, this narrative is as wild and unpredictable as its feathered protagonist.
In a twist of fate, Frieda Hughes' relocation to the Welsh countryside led to an unexpected encounter. As she wielded her spade, ready to strike, her eyes fell upon a defiant magpie chick, camouflaged amongst the fallen leaves. This chance meeting with 'George' would alter the trajectory of her life irrevocably.
Hughes had envisioned a tranquil existence of gardening, painting, and penning her poetry column for the Times. Instead, she found herself thrust into the role of surrogate mother to a baby magpie, the lone survivor of a storm-ravaged nest. What began as a rescue mission soon blossomed into an all-consuming passion.
As George evolves from a squawking bundle of feathers and fragile bones into a clever, mischievous companion, Hughes finds herself utterly captivated. Yet, a lingering apprehension grows within her, as she contemplates the inevitable moment when she must release George back into the wild.
Book ISBN: | 9781800814806 |
Book Weight: | 218g |
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