The Hollow Sea
The unforgettable and mesmerising debut inspired by mythology
$22.99
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
24 October 2023
Summary
A stunningly evoked literary debut, interwoven with folklore and legend
The story goes that, many years ago, the North Atlantic archipelago of St Hia housed a monster. Her name was Thordis, and when she was unable to conceive, her husband sought a child elsewhere - driving Thordis to a terrible act. Today, these remote islands are dangerous, many have been lost to the Hollow Sea. But to one visitor, it’s a haven.
After years trying to become a mother, Scottie has made the deci…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781405949903 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1405949902 |
| Author: | Annie Kirby |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 24 October 2023 |
| Weight: | 266g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 23mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
A bold, magical story about the letting go of long-held hope and building a different future – Jo Browning Wroe, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Terrible Kindness
Deftly structured and set against a wild, myth-inspired backdrop, the novel explores grief and violence, freedom and redemption. It’s a majestic work of the imagination, with writing that shimmers before the reader, underpinned by a howling, fearless story. I loved it and woke up thinking about it – Rosie Andrews, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Leviathan
An atmospheric tale shot through with folklore. Annie Kirby’s writing shimmers as she weaves together the threads of Scottie’s forgotten past and her journey to face a future where she won’t be the mother she always hoped to be. Beautiful & hopeful – Kate Sawyer, Costa-shortlised author of The Stranding
A beautifully written, heart-rending atmospheric novel of finding what makes one whole – Melissa Fu, author of Peach Blossom Spring
This mesmerising tale has just the right amount of folklore to be magical * Good Housekeeping *
An incredibly beautiful story, shot through with shimmering myth, sorrow and hope – Polly Crosby, author of The Illustrated Child
One of those rare novels that combines a page-turning story with language to savour. A beguiling and beautiful tale about motherhood, nature and art, The Hollow Sea celebrates the many different ways we might create and nurture. – Emma Sweeney, author of Owl Song at Dawn
A thoughtful, beautiful gem of a story and I loved it – Rebecca F. John, Costa-shortlisted author of The Haunting of Henry Twist
A stunning debut, part myth and part touching story of infertility and motherhood. I was swept away on a stormy sea and didn’t want it to end. Delicious storytelling – Julie Owen Moylan, author of That Green Eyed Girl
A poetic tale * Prima *
About The Author
Annie Kirby
Annie Kirby lives on the south coast of England where she works part-time as a university researcher. She has an MA in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia and a PhD in American Studies. Her short stories have been published in anthologies and broadcast on national radio and she is a winner of the Asham Award for short fiction. Annie is a graduate of the Penguin WriteNow programme.
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