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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.
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 |
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.’