Blood and Gold

A Journey of Shadows

Blood and Gold
Mara Menzies, Eri Griffin
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NZ$ 34.99
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NZ$ 27.99
Trade Paperback
h218 x 160mm - 176pg
7 Oct 2021 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9781780277462
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Jeda is a girl on the cusp of adulthood, living in Edinburgh; with a white father and a black mother, she feels self-conscious and out of place. Her feelings of alienation allow the stories of the shapeshifting Shadowman, who embodies all that is negative, to feed on her doubts and insecurities. The death of her mother, Rahami, gives the Shadowman an opportunity to control Jeda through her grief and his lies, but her mother' s last gift to her daughter was a box of stories. When the box is flung open, the stories escape, setting in motion an incredible journey. Jeda learns more about her African ancestry through tales of slavery, cruelty and colonisation, but she also discovers pride and love and sacrifice, ultimately embracing her dual heritage and her unique place in the world. Filled with tragedy, wonder and magic, Blood and Gold explores the themes of loss and oppression, while asking us to examine our own identities, attitudes, and humanity.
' A beautifully weighted set of nested stories for contemporary times' -- Thom Dibdin * The Stage * ' An exquisite piece of storytelling' * The Guardian *
Mara Menzies is a narrative artist who draws on her rich, dual Kenyan/Scottish cultural heritage to create worlds that explore contemporary issues through legend, myth and fantasy. She lives in Edinburgh. Eri Griffin is a freelance illustrator based in Edinburgh who works with publishers and design agencies across the UK and Europe.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781780277462
Published: 7 Oct 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Birlinn
Publisher: Birlinn General
Format: Trade Paperback
Height: 218mm
Width: 160mm
Pages: 176

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