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On the Red Hill: Where Four Lives Fell Into Place by Mike Parker is a mesmerizing memoir that has captured hearts and minds. Winner of the Wales Book of the Year Award 2020 and shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize 2020, this book invites readers into a world where love, acceptance, and the beauty of nature intertwine.
In this multilayered narrative, Parker recounts his journey alongside his partner Peredur, witnessing the civil partnership of their dear friends Reg and George in the tranquil town of Machynlleth. Following the poignant passing of Reg and George, they inherit a charming whitewashed home nestled deep in the hills—Rhiw Goch or “the Red Hill.” This setting becomes a character in its own right, brimming with memories and the spirit of community.
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As Simon Callow notes in The Guardian, this memoir is "extraordinary" and filled with "immense" scope, while the Evening Standard describes it as "a moving story of love, tradition, and landscape." Readers will find solace in Parker's reflections on finding home amidst loss.
Lauded by literary figures such as Tom Bullough and Jay Griffiths, On the Red Hill: Where Four Lives Fell Into Place is not just a book but a journey into the heart of Wales, celebrating love, resilience, and the beauty of life.
ISBN: | 9781786090492 |
Author: | Mike Parker |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Windmill Books |
Publisher: | Cornerstone |
Dimensions: | 130 x 196 x 27 mm |
Publication Date: | 02 June, 2020 |
Pagination: | 416 pages |
Weight: | 332g |
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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.’