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Immerse yourself in the captivating tale of a single place, a farm nestled in the Scottish Borders, where nature's secrets unfold with every step. In "The Secret History of Here: A Year in the Valley," Alistair Moffat invites you on a year-long journey through the land, unveiling its hidden depths and untold stories. With each walk, the landscape reveals its rich tapestry of history and natural wonders, weaving a mesmerizing narrative that will leave you spellbound.
Alistair Moffat is a celebrated Scottish author and former director of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the Edinburgh International Book Festival. With a deep reverence for the land and a profound understanding of its mysteries, he guides readers through the changing seasons, unveiling the intricate web of life that thrives within this extraordinary valley. Moffat's lyrical prose and keen observational skills transport you to a realm where the past and present intertwine, offering a profound connection to the natural world that surrounds us.
Book ISBN: | 9781838851149 |
Book Weight: | 280g |
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.’