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Penned by the mastermind behind the Booker Prize-shortlisted 'Treacle Walker', this literary gem has clinched both the Guardian Award and the Carnegie Medal. A timeless classic, it weaves together mystery, adventure, history, and intricate human connections. The new edition boasts an introduction by the esteemed Philip Pullman.
The tale unfolds with an enigmatic scratching in the ceiling. When Alison unearths a peculiar dinner service adorned with floral owls in the attic, she unwittingly sets in motion a chain of events that will profoundly impact everyone's lives.
Alison, her step-brother Roger, and Welsh lad Gwyn find themselves inexorably drawn into the re-enactment of a haunting Welsh legend. This modern drama plays out against a backdrop of age-old jealousies, with tension mounting to a fever pitch. It becomes increasingly clear that only by confronting and embracing the situation can our protagonists hope to resolve it.
Book ISBN: | 9780007127894 |
Book Author: | Alan Garner |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | HarperCollins |
Book Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
Book Dimensions: | 198 x 129 x 15 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2002-08-05 |
Book Pagination: | 240 pages |
Book Weight: | 162g |
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.’