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Mere by Danielle Giles is a mesmerizing historical novel that delves into the depths of fear, survival, and love amidst an unforgiving landscape. With praise from bestselling authors like Laura Shepherd-Robinson and Rosanna Pike, this is a story that won't let you go.
Set in Norfolk in 990 AD, the tale unfolds in a secluded convent where a group of holy sisters navigates the complexities of faith and the human experience. Under the watchful eye of Abbess Sigeburg, the sisters dedicate themselves to God, relying on Hilda, their infirmarian, to provide solace and healing. However, when tragedy strikes and the mysterious mere claims a young servant boy, Hilda uncovers chilling secrets that threaten to unravel their fragile existence.
As tensions rise, the arrival of Sister Wulfrun brings a new dimension to their lives. With visions that suggest a dark curse hangs over them, Wulfrun challenges the status quo, igniting a spark of rebellion that Hilda cannot ignore. The question remains: is Wulfrun a divine messenger or a harbinger of chaos?
With endorsements like "chilling, dark, and immersive" from Rosanna Pike and "haunting and beautiful" from Lucy Rose, Mere has established itself as a gem within its genre. Dive into this enthralling narrative and discover a world where every choice may lead to salvation or doom.
ISBN: | 9781035051229 |
Author: | Danielle Giles |
Format: | Hardback |
Imprint: | Pan Books |
Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
Dimensions: | 145 x 224 x 36 mm |
Publication Date: | 03 April, 2025 |
Pagination: | 384 pages |
Weight: | 484g |
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.’