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The island at the edge of night

Name: The island at the edge of night
Author: Lucy Strange

Lucy Strange

10 April 2024

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Book Synopsis

A twisty-turny shadowy mystery from highly-acclaimed and Waterstones Prize-shortlisted author Lucy Strange. Abandoned at a boarding school on a bleak and remote Scottish island, Faye discovers that she and the other pupils have been sent there for doing something wicked. But what is it that Faye has done? She might be bold enough to explore the prison-like island but has she the courage to face a secret deep within herself? A stunning new tale from the Queen of Gothic, Lucy Strange - author of The Secret of Nightingale Wood, Sisters of the Lost Marsh, The Ghost of Gosswater and the Waterstones Prize-shortlisted Our Castle by the Sea A masterful blend of thrilling Gothic mystery, a touch of magical realism and stunning writing, all wrapped up in a twisty-turny plot Perfect for fans of Frances Hardinge and Emma Carroll Longlisted for The Highland Book Prize 2024 PRAISE FOR THE ISLAND AT THE EDGE OF NIGHT: 'Dazzling, endearing, unputdownable, green-magical. A gorgeous book.' HILARY MCKAY 'Lucy Strange is a master of dreadful delight. Her tales will chill your spine and haunt your mind, long after you have closed the final page.' JACK MEGGITT-PHILLIPS 'Absolutely superb! Unputdownable. From its gripping drama to its breathtaking beauty, I loved every word.' ELOISE WILLIAMS 'A gripping tale, as gritty and gothic as it is otherworldly and luminous. Nobody does it like Strange.' NICHOLAS BOWLING

Product Details

ISBN: 9781913322380
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Chicken House, (10 April 2024)
Number of Pages: 314
Weight: 220 grams
Language: English
Dimensions: 193 x 125 x 28 mm
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