A Girl Made of Air by Nydia Hetherington
A lyrical debut packed with myth, magic and folklore, perfect for fans of Erin Morgenstern and Angela Carter
A captivating tale of love and loss and finding connection in the most unexpected places * Nikki Marmery, author of ON WILDER SEAS *
Hetherington tells her captivating tale from deep within the sequinned heart of the circus, with characters as darkly flawed as they are brilliantly talentedA Girl Made of Air is a poignant story of regret and redemption, brilliantly interlaced with magic and folklore * Sonia Velton, author of Blackberry & Wild Rose *
Tells a story about stories in rich, lyrical magic realism . . . the language is elegant and beautiful and an atmospheric success in itself * Starburst *
Fantasy, folklore and funambulism tread an impressive line in this richly imagined debut. Hetherington spins a kaleidoscopic patchwork of memory and magic, secrets and lies, ideal for fans of The Night Circus * Emma Stonex, author of THE LAMPLIGHTERS *
This novel had me under its spell from start to finish, each page conjuring up such vivid imagery that I was utterly captivated. Breathtaking * Emma Cooper, author of IF I COULD SAY GOODBYE *
Spellbinding! * Candis *
There's a glamour and grimness in this captivating novel . . . a vivid tale of regret and redemption * Psychologies *
Several fairy tales intertwined into one, this captivating novel tells the story of love and loss . . . A pacey and entirely enthralling read * Independent online *
For fans of Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus and The Binding by Bridget Collins, this magical debut from actress-turned-writer Nydia Hetherington is just the kind of book to curl up and escape to as the days get shorter * Huffington Post, Super Thursday round-up *
Be prepared to be dazzled by this debut novel . . . As strange and spectacular as the world it is set in, this narrative is lyrical storytelling at its most brutal and beautiful * My Weekly *
An enchanting, lyrical and atmospheric tale that brings the circus to life * Publishing Post newsletter *
An immensely assured first novel * Guardian *
You'll find yourself completely immersed in this story of circus folk and magic * Woman's Weekly *
A spellbinding piece of escapism that's perfect for autumn evenings * Stylist *
There are sequins and suspicion in this captivating circus novel . . . a richly imagined debut * Sunday Express S magazine *
Captivating * Good Housekeeping *
Hetherington tells her captivating tale from deep within the sequinned heart of the circus, with characters as darkly flawed as they are brilliantly talentedA Girl Made of Air is a poignant story of regret and redemption, brilliantly interlaced with magic and folklore * Sonia Velton, author of Blackberry & Wild Rose *
Tells a story about stories in rich, lyrical magic realism . . . the language is elegant and beautiful and an atmospheric success in itself * Starburst *
An
enchanting tale
steeped in circus
legend - a truly
magical debut!
Fantasy, folklore and funambulism tread an impressive line in this richly imagined debut. Hetherington spins a kaleidoscopic patchwork of memory and magic, secrets and lies, ideal for fans of The Night Circus * Emma Stonex, author of THE LAMPLIGHTERS *
This novel had me under its spell from start to finish, each page conjuring up such vivid imagery that I was utterly captivated. Breathtaking * Emma Cooper, author of IF I COULD SAY GOODBYE *
Spellbinding! * Candis *
There's a glamour and grimness in this captivating novel . . . a vivid tale of regret and redemption * Psychologies *
Several fairy tales intertwined into one, this captivating novel tells the story of love and loss . . . A pacey and entirely enthralling read * Independent online *
For fans of Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus and The Binding by Bridget Collins, this magical debut from actress-turned-writer Nydia Hetherington is just the kind of book to curl up and escape to as the days get shorter * Huffington Post, Super Thursday round-up *
Be prepared to be dazzled by this debut novel . . . As strange and spectacular as the world it is set in, this narrative is lyrical storytelling at its most brutal and beautiful * My Weekly *
An enchanting, lyrical and atmospheric tale that brings the circus to life * Publishing Post newsletter *
An immensely assured first novel * Guardian *
You'll find yourself completely immersed in this story of circus folk and magic * Woman's Weekly *
A spellbinding piece of escapism that's perfect for autumn evenings * Stylist *
There are sequins and suspicion in this captivating circus novel . . . a richly imagined debut * Sunday Express S magazine *
Captivating * Good Housekeeping *
Growing up in Leeds, Nydia Hetherington moved to London in her early twenties to embark on an acting career. At thirty she moved to Paris where she continued her theatre training before setting up a theatre company. Returning to London almost a decade later, she worked in a shoe shop while studying for a Creative Writing degree. During this time, she was diagnosed with the systemic autoimmune disease Rheumatoid Arthritis. Sycorax is her second novel. It was shortlisted for The Wilbur Smith 2025 Adventure Writing Prize. Nydia now lives in Kent with her husband and large, aged cat (or familiar).
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781529408911 |
| ISBN 10 | 1529408911 |
| Title | A Girl Made of Air |
| Author | Nydia Hetherington |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Quercus Publishing |
| Year published | 2021-09-02 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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