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Dive into the gripping world of 'The Borrowed Hills', a visceral debut novel that marries dark humor with stunning realism. Set against the backdrop of the haunting hills of Cumbria, it artfully explores the themes of rivalry, survival, and the indomitable spirit of humanity amidst chaos. With foot and mouth disease ravaging the land, two neighboring shepherds find their lives upended as they are forced to unite against a common struggle. This is not just a tale of sheep rustling; it’s a riveting exploration of moral dilemmas and the raw beauty of the landscape that shapes the characters' lives. Critics have hailed this book as a compelling and intense narrative, with Publishers Weekly describing it as 'a blistering debut ... pulsing with life.' Ideal for readers who crave literary fiction infused with grit and emotional depth, this trade paperback (UK) edition is a must-have for your collection. Don't miss out on uncovering the powerful evocation of a way of life threatened by external forces, promising an unforgettable reading experience.
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: 9781399812856. Format: Trade paperback (UK). Year: 2024. Publisher: John Murray.
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: 9781399812856
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2024
Publisher: John Murray
Description:
'Viscerally vivid . . . a sucker-punch of a novel, edged with knife-sharp black humour and shot through with moments of startling beauty . . . half Tarantino and half pitch-black northern realism' Guardian
'Preston's debut arrives like a punch to the gut . . . This is an elemental tale shaded in tones of heroism, machismo, moral intensity, and mythmaking. It's also a love song to the landscape . . . Gritty, gripping, and fearlessly committed' Kirkus
'A blistering debut . . . This dark and inspired tale pulses with life' Publishers Weekly
'Taught, intelligent and beautifully told' M. J. Hyland
'A startlingly original addition to the literature of northern England' Ian McGuire
'A powerful evocation of a landscape and a way of life' Joseph Kanon
With foot and mouth disease spreading across the hills of Cumbria, emptying the valleys of sheep and filling the skies with smoke, two neighbouring shepherds lose everything and put aside their rivalry to join forces. They set their sights on a wealthy farm in the south with its flock of prize-winning animals. So begins the dark tale of Steve Elliman and William Herne.
Their sheep rustling leads to more and more difficult decisions, and Steve's only distraction is his growing fascination with William's enigmatic and independent wife, Helen. As their home comes under the sway of a lawless outsider, it is left to Steve to save himself and Helen in a savage conflict that threatens an ancient way of life.
Lyrical, cinematic and steeping in fo
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: 9781399812856. Format: Trade paperback (UK). Year: 2024. Publisher: John Murray.
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: 9781399812856
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2024
Publisher: John Murray
Description:
'Viscerally vivid . . . a sucker-punch of a novel, edged with knife-sharp black humour and shot through with moments of startling beauty . . . half Tarantino and half pitch-black northern realism' Guardian
'Preston's debut arrives like a punch to the gut . . . This is an elemental tale shaded in tones of heroism, machismo, moral intensity, and mythmaking. It's also a love song to the landscape . . . Gritty, gripping, and fearlessly committed' Kirkus
'A blistering debut . . . This dark and inspired tale pulses with life' Publishers Weekly
'Taught, intelligent and beautifully told' M. J. Hyland
'A startlingly original addition to the literature of northern England' Ian McGuire
'A powerful evocation of a landscape and a way of life' Joseph Kanon
With foot and mouth disease spreading across the hills of Cumbria, emptying the valleys of sheep and filling the skies with smoke, two neighbouring shepherds lose everything and put aside their rivalry to join forces. They set their sights on a wealthy farm in the south with its flock of prize-winning animals. So begins the dark tale of Steve Elliman and William Herne.
Their sheep rustling leads to more and more difficult decisions, and Steve's only distraction is his growing fascination with William's enigmatic and independent wife, Helen. As their home comes under the sway of a lawless outsider, it is left to Steve to save himself and Helen in a savage conflict that threatens an ancient way of life.
Lyrical, cinematic and steeping in fo