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Prepare to embark on a captivating odyssey through a millennium of English lore and history. Christopher Hadley's 'Hollow Places' defies easy categorisation, offering readers a delightfully immersive experience that the Sunday Times hails as 'comfortably the most unexpected history book of the year'.
Picture, if you will, an ancient yew tree in a Hertfordshire field, concealing a dragon pursued by a giant named Piers Shonks. This tale serves as the springboard for an 800-year tug-of-war between rural legend and official record, pitting storytellers against sceptics in a battle that rages on to this day.
With the precision of a detective and the eloquence of a poet, Hadley guides us through a labyrinth of churches, tombs, and manuscript margins. His quest? To unravel the intricate tapestry where history, memory, and legend intertwine in the most enchanting of ways.
Book ISBN: | 9780008319526 |
Book Author: | Christopher Hadley |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | William Collins |
Book Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
Book Dimensions: | 129 x 197 x 31 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2020-06-08 |
Book Pagination: | 448 pages |
Book Weight: | 322g |
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