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Explore the gripping world of *Blackwood*, a compelling graphic novel that immerses you in a mysterious tale set in the quaint town of Hundersby. This graphic novel mystery, published by New Internationalist in 2021, invites readers into a chilling narrative where two murders occurred 65 years apart, tied together by an eerie connection. The story weaves together the lives of Peg, a 93-year-old woman with deep ties to the town, and her great-grandson Mason, an 11-year-old uncovering the secrets buried within their family and the town itself.
In *Blackwood*, the ancient woodlands serve as a haunting backdrop for not just tragic events but also for local lore steeped in ritual and the occult. As you turn each page, you will find Peg’s memories and Mason's discoveries unraveling a tapestry of hidden truths and dark shadows. The plot reveals how local politics and human emotions intertwine, echoing the poetic lines of Philip Larkin: 'And that will be England gone, the shadows, the meadows, the lanes...'. Experience the atmospheric storytelling and stunning illustrations that make *Blackwood* not just a graphic novel, but a vivid journey into the heart of England's haunting past.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781908434715. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2021. Publisher: New Internationalist.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781908434715
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: New Internationalist
Description:
Blackwood is a graphic novel mystery set in the small town of Hundersby, where two murders happen, many years apart. Peg, and her great-grandson, Mason, hold clues to the town's secrets, but does anyone want to know?
A pair of murders has occurred 65 years apart, uncanny echoes of each other, in the ancient woodland beside Blackwood, a small town in middle England. Both evidence and local lore suggest overtones of ritual or of the occult. Past and present collide in the mind of 93-year-old Peg, while through her great-grandson 11-year-old Mason, and other members of her family, we soon discover that the town and Peg's own life are full of secrets. Blackwood gradually reveals the dark soul of the town, where local politics and the human heart conspire to preserve England - its meadows, lanes and shadows – at any cost.
'And that will be England gone, The shadows, the meadows, the lanes, The guildhalls, the carved choirs...' – Philip Larkin
In *Blackwood*, the ancient woodlands serve as a haunting backdrop for not just tragic events but also for local lore steeped in ritual and the occult. As you turn each page, you will find Peg’s memories and Mason's discoveries unraveling a tapestry of hidden truths and dark shadows. The plot reveals how local politics and human emotions intertwine, echoing the poetic lines of Philip Larkin: 'And that will be England gone, the shadows, the meadows, the lanes...'. Experience the atmospheric storytelling and stunning illustrations that make *Blackwood* not just a graphic novel, but a vivid journey into the heart of England's haunting past.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781908434715. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2021. Publisher: New Internationalist.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781908434715
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: New Internationalist
Description:
Blackwood is a graphic novel mystery set in the small town of Hundersby, where two murders happen, many years apart. Peg, and her great-grandson, Mason, hold clues to the town's secrets, but does anyone want to know?
A pair of murders has occurred 65 years apart, uncanny echoes of each other, in the ancient woodland beside Blackwood, a small town in middle England. Both evidence and local lore suggest overtones of ritual or of the occult. Past and present collide in the mind of 93-year-old Peg, while through her great-grandson 11-year-old Mason, and other members of her family, we soon discover that the town and Peg's own life are full of secrets. Blackwood gradually reveals the dark soul of the town, where local politics and the human heart conspire to preserve England - its meadows, lanes and shadows – at any cost.
'And that will be England gone, The shadows, the meadows, the lanes, The guildhalls, the carved choirs...' – Philip Larkin