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In "The Swordfish and the Star", Gavin Knight plunges us into the rugged world of Cornwall's Penwith Peninsula, where land meets the vast Atlantic. This captivating narrative paints a vivid portrait of a community perched on the edge of Britain, focusing on the intrepid Cornish fishermen who daily brave the tempestuous seas.
Knight's immersive research brings to life a Cornwall far removed from the idyllic holiday snapshots. He weaves together tales of moonlit beaches and ferocious storms, of time-honoured traditions and contemporary challenges. The result is a tapestry rich with the voices of remarkable characters, revealing the precarious reality of life in this remote corner of the UK.
From the deceptively quaint fishermen's pubs - the eponymous Swordfish and Star - to the perilous waters beyond, Knight exposes a world where fortunes can change as swiftly as the weather. His account blends gritty realism with touches of myth, painting a nuanced picture of a community grappling with the complexities of 21st-century life while clinging to its maritime heritage.
This eye-opening work offers a poignant, dramatic glimpse into existence on Britain's most treacherous coastline. It's an arresting exploration of a place we thought we knew, but which Knight reveals in all its raw, complex glory.
Book ISBN: | 9781784700997 |
Book Author: | Gavin Knight |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Vintage |
Book Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
Book Dimensions: | 221 x 214 x 5 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2017-05-04 |
Book Pagination: | 256 pages |
Book Weight: | 184g |
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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.’