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The Places In Between: A vivid account of a death-defying walk across war-torn Afghanistan by Rory Stewart is a gripping narrative that will transport you into the heart of a tumultuous region.
This extraordinary book, awarded the RSL Ondaatje Prize and shortlisted for the Guardian First Book Award, recounts Stewart's audacious journey as he retraces the perilous mountain path once taken by Babur the Great, the Mughal emperor. As he navigates the unforgiving landscapes of Afghanistan, readers experience not just a test of survival but an exploration of the deeper facets of humanity.
Stewart’s writing is both intense and evocative, allowing you to feel the weight of each step he takes. Here are some key features of The Places In Between:
Lauded by critics, The New York Times Book Review called it “a flat-out masterpiece,” while The Guardian noted it as “an evocative book that feels like a long-lost relic of the great age of exploration.”
Discover the haunting yet breathtaking narrative of The Places In Between, where every page unveils a tale of courage and hope amidst chaos.
ISBN: | 9781035052189 |
Author: | Rory Stewart |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Picador |
Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
Dimensions: | 131 x 197 x 26 mm |
Publication Date: | 09 May, 2024 |
Pagination: | 400 pages |
Weight: | 270g |
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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.’