The Wood at Midwinter
(Autor) Susanna ClarkeThe Times instant Top Ten bestseller Named a book to look out for in 2024 by the Sunday Times, Guardian and BBC A small hardback edition featuring an afterword by the author From the internationally bestselling and prize-winning author of Piranesi and Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, an enchanting and haunting Christmas short story _________ 'A church is a sort of wood. A wood is a sort of church. They're the same thing really.' Nineteen-year-old Merowdis Scott is an unusual girl. She can talk to animals and trees - and she is only ever happy when she is walking in the woods. One snowy afternoon, out with her dogs and Apple the pig, Merowdis encounters a blackbird and a fox. As darkness falls, a strange figure enters in their midst - and the path of her life is changed forever. 'Like Hilary Mantel, Clarke has made the very notion of genre seem quaint' Guardian 'A miraculous and luminous feat of storytelling' Madeline Miller With exquisite illustrations by Victoria Sawdon
Susanna Clarke
Susanna Clarke is a British author known for her debut novel "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell," which was published in 2004 and won the Hugo Award for Best Novel. Clarke's writing style combines elements of historical fiction, fantasy, and magic realism, creating a unique and immersive reading experience. She is praised for her meticulous world-building, intricate plotlines, and rich character development. Clarke's work has had a significant impact on the fantasy genre, inspiring a new wave of historical fantasy novels. Her contribution to literature lies in her ability to blend genres seamlessly and create a captivating and original storytelling experience.
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