The Snow Song

The Snow Song
Sally Gardner
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Paperback
h198 x 129mm - 384pg
28 Oct 2021 UK
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9780008217419
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A spellbinding fable for adults from the award-winning and bestselling author, Sally Gardner. ' This heartbreaking, brilliantly written novel is the most original publication for years' The Times on Sally Gardner From an award-winning author, whose books have sold more than 2. 5 million copies worldwide Women imprisoned by superstition, chained by guilt. Perched on a mountain in a land of ancient forests is a village, rife with secrets. Cut off from the outside world it is run by the elders, men to whom tradition is all. Edith lives alone with her alcoholic father who is forcing her to marry the village butcher. But she is in love with a shepherd who promised to return to her. As the village becomes isolated in a sea of snow, Edith loses her power of speech. And it is this enchantment that will have far-reaching consequences, not only for Edith but for the whole village.
A truly enchanting fairy tale that pulled me into another world and kept me there long after reading the last word. An utterly bewitching story about the strength and power of women and their voices' Jessica RynPraise for Sally Gardner:' An imaginative novel with a vivid backstage world of intrigue and romance . . . Original and rich' Sunday Times Book of the Week. ' With shades of Sarah Waters . . . irresistable' Guardian' Arresting and original and written in a singular voice' Telegraph' This heartbreaking, brilliantly written novel is the most original publication for years' The Times' The prize-winning Gardner is [a] dab hand at literary world-creation' Observer' Beautiful, twisted and dark. A masterpiece' Big Issue' With elements of magical realism, plenty of sexy scenes, and a good dollop of drama, this is one hell of a read' Sun' This is an inspirational piece of writing' New Statesman' A truly original voice . . . a thrilling read' Spectator' Combines magical realist flights of fancy with a smattering of punchy feminist politics' Metro' A compelling mix of bawdy romp and magical realism' Red' Will have you trying to finish this book in one sitting" Stylist' Full of lust and magic, but not without heart. It' s an irresistible world to drop into' Emerald StreetSelected as a Buzzfeed Brilliant Book You Must Read This Autumn
Sally Gardner is an award-winning children' s novelist who has sold more than 2. 5 million books worldwide and been translated into 22 languages. She lives in London and this is her third adult novel.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780008217419
Published: 28 Oct 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: HQ
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm
Weight: 270g
Pages: 384

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