Villager

Nestled in the heart of the West Country, a village teems with untold stories—some fading into obscurity, others woven into the fabric of local lore. Yet, the destiny of this hamlet is meticulously chronicled by an all-seeing, rather cantankerous presence, etching its tales indelibly into the annals of history.

The late 1960s witness a Californian troubadour drifting through Underhill, leaving behind a hauntingly beautiful collection of folk melodies destined for cult status. Fast forward two decades, and a group of youngsters stumble upon a grim discovery on the village golf course. In 2019, a peculiar one-eyed rag doll emerges from the crumbling walls of a dilapidated dwelling, unearthed by its newest tenants. Though seemingly disparate, these events are inexorably linked by the enduring landscape—a terrain under siege from property developers and dotted with looming pylons stretching across the moor.

Tom Cox's brilliant debut novel is a psychedelic tapestry, seamlessly blending his passion for music, nature, and folklore. The result is a captivating exploration of rural life and the countryside that nurtures it, inviting readers to lose themselves in the rich tapestry of Villager.

Product Information:

Book ISBN:	9781800182370
Book Author:	Tom Cox
Book Format:	Paperback / softback
Book Imprint:	Unbound
Book Publisher:	Unbound
Book Dimensions:	197 x 131 x 31 cm
Book Publication Date:	2023-03-30
Book Pagination:	352 pages
Book Weight:	308g