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Susanna Clarke, the internationally acclaimed author of 'Piranesi' and 'Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell', presents a bewitching and ethereal Christmas tale that has swiftly ascended to the Times Top Ten bestseller list. This compact hardback edition, complete with an afterword by Clarke herself, has been heralded as a must-read for 2024 by the Sunday Times, Guardian, and BBC.
At the heart of this enchanting narrative is Merowdis Scott, an extraordinary 19-year-old with the uncanny ability to communicate with flora and fauna. Her contentment lies solely in her woodland wanderings. On a snow-laden afternoon, accompanied by her canine companions and Apple the pig, Merowdis encounters a blackbird and a fox. As twilight descends, an enigmatic figure emerges, irrevocably altering the course of her existence.
Clarke's masterful storytelling, likened to that of Hilary Mantel, transcends conventional genre boundaries. Her prose, described as 'a miraculous and luminous feat' by Madeline Miller, is further enhanced by Victoria Sawdon's exquisite illustrations. This captivating narrative blurs the lines between the sacred and the sylvan, asserting that 'A church is a sort of wood. A wood is a sort of church. They're the same thing really.'
Book ISBN: | 9781526675217 |
Book Author: | Susanna Clarke |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Bloomsbury Circus |
Book Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Book Dimensions: | 205 x 135 x 8 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-10-24 |
Book Pagination: | 64 pages |
Book 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.’