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In this captivating tale of love and destiny, Tim Pears weaves a mesmerising narrative set against the backdrop of ancient Britain. It's AD 72, and two unlikely souls find themselves thrust together in a world teetering on the brink of change.
Meet Quintus, a man of intellect and reason, fluent in multiple tongues yet belonging nowhere. His extensive travels with a formidable Roman have shaped him into a true citizen of the world. In stark contrast stands Olwen, a fierce warrior princess deeply rooted in her native soil and the natural realm that surrounds her.
When Olwen is betrothed against her will as part of a peace accord, she makes a daring escape, enlisting Quintus as her unlikely companion. Together, they embark on a perilous journey across the untamed British landscape, evading pursuit and living off the land as they make their way towards the western shore.
Pears' masterful prose brings to life a world in flux, where the clash of cultures and the struggle for survival intertwine with the tender blossoming of an unexpected bond. This gripping adventure, hailed by The Times as 'a beautiful love story with an incredible sense of place', promises to be a surprising, poignant, and elemental read from an award-winning author.
Book ISBN: | 9781800752979 |
Book Author: | Tim Pears |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Swift Press |
Book Publisher: | Swift Press |
Book Dimensions: | 210 x 135 x 20 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2023-02-11 |
Book Pagination: | 208 pages |
Book Weight: | 268g |
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.’