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Lucy Strange, the acclaimed author shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize, presents a captivating and serpentine mystery. At a stark boarding school on a desolate Scottish isle, Faye finds herself among pupils exiled for their misdeeds. Yet the nature of her own transgression eludes her.
Though intrepid enough to explore her prison-like surroundings, Faye must summon even greater courage to confront a secret lurking in the depths of her own psyche. This spellbinding tale from the mistress of Gothic fiction - whose works include The Secret of Nightingale Wood and the Waterstones Prize-nominated Our Castle by the Sea - masterfully weaves thrilling enigma with a whisper of magical realism.
Strange's exquisite prose and intricate plotting create a narrative that will enthral devotees of Frances Hardinge and Emma Carroll. Critics have lauded The Island at the Edge of Night as 'gripping', 'dazzling', and 'unputdownable', with Nicholas Bowling declaring, 'Nobody does it like Strange.' Hilary McKay praises its 'green-magical' quality, while Eloise Williams hails it as 'absolutely superb' from its 'gripping drama to its breathtaking beauty'.
Book ISBN: | 9781913322380 |
Book Author: | Lucy Strange |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Chicken House Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Chicken House Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 200 x 130 x 30 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-04-11 |
Book Pagination: | 304 pages |
Book Weight: | 222g |
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.’