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Imagine being swept away by the wind to a place of unparalleled seclusion, where only your shadow keeps you company. This is precisely where Jade finds herself when her partner abruptly departs their newly-acquired barn, leaving behind a damaged wall and a shattered life.
Numbed by years of abuse, Jade faces an uncertain future in complete solitude. Yet, amidst Devon's salt-kissed cliffs and misty woodland paths, she gradually rediscovers herself and unearths the unexpected power of being alone.
As Jade acclimatises to her new reality, she ponders the essence of solitary living. Through enlightening conversations with hermits worldwide, Fitton illuminates the diverse and often misunderstood ways of living alone, from monastic seclusion to hikikomori, with a particular focus on the overlooked female hermit.
In an age of ceaseless communication and soaring housing costs, Jade grapples with the feasibility of hermitic living, particularly as she navigates financial instability and transience. She comes to realise that home isn't confined within four walls, but rather exists within the familiar landscape of her childhood county.
This lyrical memoir is a testament to recovery, finding one's place in the world, and embracing solitude amidst nature's wild beauty. It's an inspiring tale of rediscovering freedom in the most unexpected of places.
Book ISBN: | 9781804940525 |
Book Weight: | 216g |
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.’