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Hailed as a Times Best Book of 2019, Wakenhyrst cements Michelle Paver's reputation as one of Britain's modern literary giants. This sinister, gothic chiller weaves a spell-binding tale across five centuries, earning its place among the year's most captivating reads.
In the misty fens of Edwardian Suffolk, a solitary manor house stands sentinel over a wilderness of whispering reeds and ancient secrets. Young Maud, bereft of her mother and under the oppressive rule of her father, finds her world upended when a painted medieval devil is unearthed in a nearby graveyard. As unhallowed forces awaken, Maud must navigate a realm haunted by witchcraft, fen lore, and the nightmarish spectres of her father's past.
Wakenhyrst is a masterful gothic thriller, brimming with murderous obsession and one girl's desperate quest for freedom. Paver's storytelling prowess shines as she crafts a tale of mystery and imagination, laced with palpable terror. This modern gothic masterpiece stands proudly in the tradition of Mary Shelley and Bram Stoker, whilst echoing contemporary masters like Neil Gaiman and Sarah Perry.
Book ISBN: | 9781788549578 |
Book Weight: | 340g |
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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