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The Heart in Winter by acclaimed author [Vendor Name] is a mesmerizing tale that intertwines love, hardship, and the relentless pursuit of happiness, set against the backdrop of 19th-century America.
This award-winning novel, recognized as THE SUNDAY TIMES HISTORICAL NOVEL OF THE YEAR and an INSTANT IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER, explores the tumultuous journey of Tom Rourke, a troubled poet entangled in the lives of Irish migrant workers in Butte, Montana. In October 1891, his life takes a thrilling turn when he encounters Polly Gillespie, the beautiful bride of a staunch mine captain. Their immediate attraction ignites a passionate love affair that leads them to steal away on horseback, pursued by a relentless band of deranged Cornish gunsmen.
The Heart in Winter has been heralded as a book of the year by prestigious publications such as The Guardian, New Statesman, and The Times Literary Supplement. Shortlisted for the 2025 Walter Scott Prize, this compelling narrative invites readers to immerse themselves in a world where love knows no bounds, and danger lurks around every corner.
Don’t miss the chance to explore this riveting story that challenges the boundaries of love and desperation.
ISBN: | 9781837260799 |
Author: | Kevin Barry |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Canongate Books |
Publisher: | Canongate Books |
Dimensions: | 197 x 128 x 12 mm |
Publication Date: | 24 April, 2025 |
Pagination: | 224 pages |
Weight: | 164g |
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.’