Elmet
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FINALIST FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE Don't miss Fiona Mozley's new novel, Hot Stew, which is available now! The family thought the little house they had made themselves in Elmet, a corner of Yorkshire, was theirs, that their peaceful, self-sufficient life was safe. Cathy and Daniel roamed the woods freely, occasionally visiting a local woman for some schooling, living outside all conventions. Their father built things and hunted, working with his hands; sometimes he would disappear, forced to do secret, brutal work for money, but to them he was a gentle protector. Narrated by Daniel after a catastrophic event has occurred, Elmet mesmerizes even as it becomes clear the family's solitary idyll will not last. When a local landowner shows up on their doorstep, their precarious existence is threatened, their innocence lost. Daddy and Cathy, both of them fierce, strong, and unyielding, set out to protect themselves and their neighbors, putting into motion a chain of events that can only end in violence. As rich, wild, dark, and beautiful as its Yorkshire setting, Elmet is a gripping debut about life on the margins and the power--and limits--of family loyalty.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1616208422
ISBN13:9781616208424
Release Date:December 2017
Publisher:Algonquin Books
Length:320 Pages
Weight:0.78 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.7" x 8.3"
Customer Reviews
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great book!
Published by kort , 5 years ago
I loved the way the characters were written in this book, and the sense of mystery and wonder you get from the elmet where they live.
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