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In this captivating and urgent narrative, Xiaolu Guo retreats to a modest, weathered flat along the Hastings seafront. Freed from her London obligations, she carves out a space for her writing and delves into the rich tapestry of English history and landscape.
Guo's keen observations lead her to contemplate the ancient conflict between Normans and Saxons, weaving a tapestry of reflections on war, migration, and the quest for belonging. 'My Battle of Hastings' offers a nuanced chronicle of the author's sojourn by the sea, painting a vivid portrait of an artist adrift, seeking to forge a deeper connection with her adopted homeland.
With prose that is at once profound, lyrical, and tinged with wry humour, Guo invites readers on a journey of self-discovery and cultural exploration. Her unique perspective as a transplant in British society offers fresh insights into the complexities of identity and place.
This masterful work solidifies Guo's reputation as an unparalleled voice in contemporary literature, offering a poignant meditation on the immigrant experience and the enduring quest for home.
Book ISBN: | 9781529918670 |
Book Author: | Xiaolu Guo |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Vintage |
Book Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
Book Publication Date: | 2025-03-20 |
Book Pagination: | 208 pages |
Book Weight: | 0g |
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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.’