The Walrus Mutterer by Mandy Haggith
The first in a trilogy set in the Iron Age Celtic lands of Northern Scotland. Shortlisted for the Highland Book Prize.
Highland Book Prize 2018, LONGLISTED; A gripping, haunting and, at times, visceral novel.. Lyrical and poetic prose, the author has created a convincing and entirely believable world... One of the best books I have read so far this year. Penny Ingham, Historical Novels Review (Editors' Choice); An immersive evocation of ancient folklore and ritual, this novel's characterisation and fast pace make it a real page-turner which will keep you hooked. Scottish Field; Utterly compelling...beautifully crafted...paints an exquisite pen picture. Undiscovered Scotland; Haggith's woman's eye view of the Iron Age feels fresh and distinctive. Alastair Mabbott, Sunday Herald; An ambitious and imaginative novel...believable and compelling. Jane Bradley, Scotsman; We see what the world was like...for the Iron Age peoples, particularly the women. The few historical accounts we have of that time seldom feature women... Rian is a compelling heroine. Life for her is often harsh, uncompromising and dangerous, and yet she has insights and wisdom that we moderns may well envy. Margaret Elphinstone; The Walrus Mutterer transported me to an extraordinary Iron Age world that resonated long after the final page - vivid, memorable, and utterly compelling. Helen Sedgwick; Compelling. Lucinda Byatt, Historical Novels Review
Mandy Haggith is the author of several works of poetry, fiction and non-fiction, having gained a Masters in creative writing with distinction from the University of Glasgow. Her first novel, The Last Bear, won the Robin Jenkins Literary Award. An eco-activist and former scientist and academic, Mandy is Co-ordinator of the European Environmental Paper Network and has lobbied at the United Nations. She lives in the northwest Scottish Highlands.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781912235087 |
| ISBN 10 | 1912235080 |
| Title | The Walrus Mutterer |
| Author | Mandy Haggith |
| Series | The Stone Stories |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Saraband |
| Year published | 2018-03-21 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Prizes | Long-listed for Highland Book Prize 2018 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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