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In the rugged, impoverished landscape of northern Spain, Marcelino ekes out a solitary existence on his family's farm. This place, steeped in memories, witnessed his devotion to a younger sibling and his efforts to shield his mother from an inebriated father's wrath. However, when betrayal strikes and his brother cunningly dispossesses him of his home and land, Marcelino's momentary fury ignites an irreversible sequence of events.
Fleeing to the untamed peaks of Asturias, Marcelino transforms into an unlikely folk hero, constantly outwitting the authorities. Manuel Astur masterfully intertwines this unconventional tale of crime with celestial fables and narratives of passion and mortality, offering a glimpse into a vanishing way of life. 'Of Saints and Miracles' presents a lyrical, sensory-rich portrayal of a pariah's battle for survival in an evolving world, seamlessly blending the tragic with the sublime.
Book ISBN: | 9781908670717 |
Book Author: | Manuel Astur |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Peirene Press Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Peirene Press Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 127 x 197 x 19 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2022-07-06 |
Book Weight: | 236g |
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.’