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The Ghost Lake, penned by the talented Wendy Pratt, is a profound memoir that transcends the ordinary. This remarkable work has garnered accolades from esteemed publications, with Observer labeling it “remarkable” and The Times calling it “deeply profound.”
In The Ghost Lake, Wendy invites readers on a poignant pilgrimage through the hauntingly beautiful landscapes of rural Yorkshire. Beginning at her daughter's grave, she embarks on a journey around Paleolake Flixton, an extinct lake rich with history, where human occupation spans thousands of years. Today, remnants of this ancient site linger only as a watermark in the earth.
As you traverse alongside Wendy through enchanting forests and fenland, you’ll discover themes of grief, nature, and ancestry woven seamlessly into her narrative. This memoir becomes not just a personal journey, but a lyrical meditation on:
Wendy Pratt’s prose is described as “beautifully written” by the Yorkshire Post, and her honesty shines through as “steadfast” according to Geographical. The Ghost Lake is not just a memoir; it is a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit amidst loss and change.
Experience this mesmerizing journey and uncover the enduring connection between nature and ancestry in The Ghost Lake.
ISBN: | 9780008637415 |
Author: | Wendy Pratt |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | The Borough Press |
Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
Dimensions: | 128 x 198 x 19 mm |
Publication Date: | 24 April, 2025 |
Pagination: | 272 pages |
Weight: | 196g |
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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.’