The House of Broken Bricks : 'Shocking and powerful . . . This is the best kind of story telling.' Victoria Hislop by Fiona Williams 9780571379552

The House of Broken Bricks : 'Shocking and powerful . . . This is the best kind of story telling.' Victoria Hislop

£14.99 GBP
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Described as 'An almanac for the heart' by Evie Woods, author of The...
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Described as 'An almanac for the heart' by Evie Woods, author of The Lost Bookshop, this haunting novel cracks open the traditional English pastoral narrative, allowing darkness to seep in. Sarah Moss, author of Ghost Wall, praises its 'haunting prose' as 'a pleasure to read.' Jo Browning Wroe, author of A Terrible Kindness, hails it as 'a clever, heartbreaking, heartwarming depiction of family love, grief and the possibility of hope.' Emma Healey, author of Elizabeth is Missing, finds it 'poignant and unexpected... brave and subtle,' while Ingrid Persaud, author of Love After Love, deems it 'wonderful... brave in its deep truths about loss and love.'

As the narrator Tess gazes at the sunrise painting her house a vivid crimson against the floodplains, she longs for the comforting chaos of life as it once was. Instead of her 'rainbow twins' Max and Sonny tracking dirt through the kitchen, Tess is enveloped in quiet. As the nights grow longer and the soil cools, her husband Richard focuses on planting his winter crops rather than confronting the discussion he cannot bear to have.

Secrets and vines creep over the crumbling red bricks, and although the inhabitants seem to be withering, in the damp, crumbling soil, Sonny senses something stirring... As the seasons shift and the cracks let in more light, the family might just find a way to begin healing.

This tale lays bare the overlapping perspectives of a broken family, exposing what they see and what they cannot say. It is a story of life in the cracks, for in the space for acceptance, of passing and of laying to rest, the possibilities of new energy, light and love are seeded.

Readers love The House of Broken Bricks: '@readingnpainting' calls it 'gorgeously written, lyrical, atmospheric and emotional.' '@lucy.reads.a.lot' deems it a 'brilliant story, a joy to read, couldn't put it down.' '@the_postcard_edit' hails it as 'a masterpiece! Beautifully written, a brilliant debut novel.' '@suzannahslibrary' finds it 'heartwarming and heartbreaking. Tender and shocking. A joy to read.' And '@suzannahslibrary' praises how it 'absolutely spot-on... portrays children's emotional intuition, this is a beaut of a book.'

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780571379552
Book Author: Fiona Williams
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Faber & Faber
Book Publisher: Faber & Faber
Book Dimensions: 146 x 224 x 39 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-01-18
Book Pagination: 400 pages
Book Weight: 510g

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.’

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