Description
Dive into the enchanting world of 'Strangers at the Port', a captivating B-format paperback novel that weaves a spellbinding seaside Gothic tale. Set on a lush volcanic archipelago, this exquisite work captured the hearts of readers and critics alike, earning accolades such as a TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023. Join Giulia, a ten-year-old girl whose life is steeped in ritual, community, and the innocence of youth, as she navigates a transformative journey marked by superstition and mistrust. When outsiders arrive on a foreign yacht, the island's once-stable environment begins to unravel, throwing Giulia’s tightly-knit world into chaos. Delve into the themes of myth and memory, migration and exploration, as penned by the talented author of 'Dolores'. This brilliantly crafted narrative is sure to resonate with readers seeking depth in modern literature. It's not just a book; it's an experience that transports you to another time and place. 'Strangers at the Port' promises to be a thought-provoking addition to your bookshelf. Don’t miss out on this artistically rich tale exploring the complexities of childhood and the impact of external forces on seemingly idyllic existences. Get your copy today and discover why this novel is hailed as 'haunting' and 'original'. Shipping is free for this item, but please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Secure your edition now and lose yourself in this stirring narrative.
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: 9781399608183
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2024
Publisher: Orion
Description:
A TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023
'Enchanting and haunting'
RACHEL RODDY
'A fable for our times'
SPECTATOR
'This novel amazed me. It is the work of a true original'
LUCIE ELVEN
'A seaside Gothic tale teeming with superstition and mistrust'
READINGS MONTHLY
Giulia is ten. She lives on the greenest island in a volcanic archipelago. She has never left. Her best friend, apart from her older sister Giovanna, is a donkey. Giulia and Giovanna's days on the island are shaped by ritual, community, superstition and isolation.
Until the men arrive. And a foreign yacht anchors at the port. And the vines begin to fail. And everything changes.
From the author of Dolores, Strangers at the Port is an exquisite, enchanted novel about myth and memory, suspicion and dislocation, emigrants and explorers.
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: 9781399608183
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2024
Publisher: Orion
Description:
A TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023
'Enchanting and haunting'
RACHEL RODDY
'A fable for our times'
SPECTATOR
'This novel amazed me. It is the work of a true original'
LUCIE ELVEN
'A seaside Gothic tale teeming with superstition and mistrust'
READINGS MONTHLY
Giulia is ten. She lives on the greenest island in a volcanic archipelago. She has never left. Her best friend, apart from her older sister Giovanna, is a donkey. Giulia and Giovanna's days on the island are shaped by ritual, community, superstition and isolation.
Until the men arrive. And a foreign yacht anchors at the port. And the vines begin to fail. And everything changes.
From the author of Dolores, Strangers at the Port is an exquisite, enchanted novel about myth and memory, suspicion and dislocation, emigrants and explorers.