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As the war draws to a close, two optimistic sisters find themselves entangled in a mystical forest's secrets. When her brother's long-awaited heart transplant becomes a reality, Alice is unexpectedly dispatched to her estranged grandmother's abode. The only silver lining in this dreary situation is the enchanting Darkling Wood bordering Nell's garden—a woodland her grandmother is determined to fell.
Alice discovers solace and tranquillity within the wood, even befriending a mysterious girl named Flo. However, something's amiss—Flo is conspicuously absent from the local school, and the townsfolk seem oblivious to her existence. As Flo unveils the wood's astonishing secrets, Alice grapples with the nature of reality. Can she unravel the truth in time to thwart the forest's impending destruction?
Emma Carroll's 'In Darkling Wood' is a captivating tale that blends history and fantasy with masterful precision. As the Guardian aptly puts it, this is 'The Queen of Historical Fiction at her finest.' The Independent concurs, describing the novel as 'Absorbing, sensitive and genuinely magical.' Prepare to be transported into a world where the line between reality and enchantment blurs, and the power of belief can alter destinies.
Book ISBN: | 9780571317578 |
Book Author: | Emma Carroll |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Faber & Faber |
Book Publisher: | Faber & Faber |
Book Dimensions: | 130 x 199 x 21 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2015-07-02 |
Book Pagination: | 320 pages |
Book Weight: | 284g |
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.’