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Step into the enchanting world of The Offing: A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick, a captivating novella penned by the award-winning author of The Gallows Pole. This literary gem, celebrated as a Times Book of the Year, invites you on a transformative journey through rich storytelling and heartfelt character development.
Set against the poignant backdrop of post-World War II, the narrative follows Robert Appleyard, a sixteen-year-old coal miner's son, as he ventures from his humble village in Durham to the picturesque coastal hamlet of Robin Hood's Bay. Here, he encounters the enigmatic Dulcie, a worldly woman residing in a weather-beaten cottage, whose friendship expands Robert's horizons and introduces him to the simple joys of life.
This novella has garnered immense praise for its warm portrayal of human connection during turbulent times, making it a beacon of kindness. Key highlights include:
Immerse yourself in a tale that beautifully intertwines themes of friendship, growth, and the bittersweet nature of life. The Offing invites you to experience the richness of its prose and the depth of its characters, promising an unforgettable literary journey.
ISBN: | 9781526611307 |
Author: | Benjamin Myers |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Dimensions: | 129 x 198 x 15 mm |
Publication Date: | 05 March, 2020 |
Pagination: | 272 pages |
Weight: | 196g |
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.’