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The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke, the acclaimed author of Piranesi and Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, is a mesmerizing Christmas tale that has soared to the status of a Times Top Ten bestseller.
This beautifully crafted hardback edition features an insightful afterword by Clarke, making it a literary gem celebrated as a must-read for 2024 by prestigious outlets like the Sunday Times, Guardian, and BBC. At the heart of this enchanting narrative is Merowdis Scott, an extraordinary 19-year-old with a remarkable talent for communicating with nature.
In the tranquil embrace of the woods, Merowdis embarks on magical adventures accompanied by her loyal dogs and Apple the pig. One snowy afternoon, she encounters a blackbird and a fox, leading to a fateful meeting with a mysterious figure whose presence alters her journey forever.
Susanna Clarke's masterful storytelling intertwines elements of the sacred and the sylvan, echoing the praise from critics who describe her prose as “a miraculous and luminous feat” (Madeline Miller). The Wood at Midwinter invites readers into a world where “a church is a sort of wood. A wood is a sort of church,” encouraging a deeper connection with nature.
Complete with stunning illustrations by Victoria Sawdon, this enchanting tale promises to warm your heart and captivate your imagination as you delve into its magical depths.
ISBN: | 9781526675217 |
Author: | Susanna Clarke |
Format: | Hardback |
Imprint: | Bloomsbury Circus |
Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Dimensions: | 205 x 135 x 8 mm |
Publication Date: | 24 October, 2024 |
Pagination: | 64 pages |
Weight: | 184g |
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.’