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Nominated for the Ondaatje Prize and shortlisted for the Highland Book Prize, this novel paints a vivid portrait of Shetland—a rugged landscape of sheep, soil, and severe weather, where close-knit communities cling to age-old traditions. It's a place where David has spent his entire life, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. For Alice, it's a refuge from the pain of her husband's passing. And for Sandy, a newcomer turned crofter, it may just be the home he's always sought.
As the winds of change sweep through their remote valley, these characters must adapt or risk being left behind. Malachy Tallack's debut novel, 'The Valley at the Centre of the World', is a poignant exploration of community and isolation. With lyrical prose, it examines the delicate balance between preserving heritage and embracing progress, pondering what is handed down through generations and what slips away, lost to time.
Book ISBN: | 9781786892324 |
Book Author: | Malachy Tallack |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Canongate Books |
Book Publisher: | Canongate Books |
Book Dimensions: | 131 x 197 x 22 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2019-07-03 |
Book Pagination: | 352 pages |
Book Weight: | 254g |
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.
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