Run to the Western Shore : ‘Surprising, poignant, elemental’ novel from award-winning author
(Autor) Tim Pears'A beautiful love story with an incredible sense of place' - The Times A powerful novel about destiny, home and surviving in a world in flux Britain, AD 72. Quintus, long exiled from his people, has travelled great odysseys in the retinue of a powerful Roman. Though a citizen of nowhere, is a man of reason, fluent in many languages. Olwen, imperious tribal royalty, is rooted in her native land - a volatile warrior, fiercely attached to the natural world. Given away by her father as part of a peace treaty, Olwen flees during the night, taking Quintus with her. Hunted by an army, the two make their way across the country, living off the land, heading for the western shore...
Tim Pears
Tim Pears is a British author known for his lyrical prose and keen observation of human relationships. His most notable works include the West Country Trilogy, consisting of "In the Place of Fallen Leaves," "A Revolution of the Sun," and "The Lighted Rooms." Pears' writing style is characterized by its evocative descriptions of rural landscapes and its exploration of themes such as family, identity, and the passage of time. His work has had a significant impact on the genre of contemporary literary fiction, earning him critical acclaim and a dedicated readership. One of his most famous works, "In the Place of Fallen Leaves," is a coming-of-age story set in rural England that showcases Pears' talent for creating vivid and poignant narratives.