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Embark on a sweeping, audacious journey through time and culture in this critically acclaimed masterpiece. Hailed as 'exceptional' by Salman Rushdie and 'powerful' by Christine Mangan, 'The Country of Others' is a captivating tale that will enthral fans of Elena Ferrante, Tracy Chevalier, and Maggie O'Farrell.
Step into the shoes of Mathilde, a courageous young Frenchwoman who, in the wake of the 1944 Liberation, leaves her homeland to join her husband in Morocco. As she grapples with the unfamiliar rhythms of life as a farmer's wife in this sun-scorched land, Mathilde finds herself increasingly stifled by the oppressive heat, her isolation on the farm, and the suspicion her foreign presence arouses.
Against the backdrop of Morocco's intensifying struggle for independence, Mathilde and her husband become unwitting players in a dangerous game of political chess. As tensions mount and loyalties are tested, our intrepid heroine must navigate the treacherous waters of a country on the brink of transformation.
Sam Taylor's internationally bestselling novel is a mesmerising exploration of love, duty, and the quest for belonging in a world torn asunder by conflict. Prepare to be transported to a time and place where the personal and the political collide with explosive consequences.
Book ISBN: | 9780571361632 |
Book Author: | Sam Taylor |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Faber & Faber |
Book Publisher: | Faber & Faber |
Book Dimensions: | 129 x 199 x 25 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2022-05-19 |
Book Pagination: | 336 pages |
Book Weight: | 274g |
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.’