These Mortal Bodies by Elspeth Wilson
Dark academia about a working class student's transformative first year at a prestigious university, surrounded by gothic architecture, secret societies and witchcraft.
‘These Mortal Bodies is a delicious coming of age story with a dark academia twistMelding the history of witchcraft with the trials of finding your place in the world, a subtle sense of dread runs through the centre of this book like sap through the bark of a tree. Gripping and beautifully told, Elspeth Wilson has breathed life into her characters that will linger long after the final page’ Laura Elliott, author of Awakened
‘This is a skilfully told dark academia story that builds tension and atmosphere with a quiet creepiness as it hurtles towards a shocking conclusion. It’s refreshing to have read about a protagonist with neurodivergence where it’s portrayed without cliché and with bold authenticity’ Chris Bridges, author of Sick to Death
‘This is a skilfully told dark academia story that builds tension and atmosphere with a quiet creepiness as it hurtles towards a shocking conclusion. It’s refreshing to have read about a protagonist with neurodivergence where it’s portrayed without cliché and with bold authenticity’ Chris Bridges, author of Sick to Death
Elspeth Wilson is a Scottish writer and poet. These Mortal Bodies is her debut novel. Her poetry pamphlet Too Hot to Sleep was published in 2023 and shortlisted for the Saltire Society's Scottish Poetry Book of the Year Award. Elspeth's work has been shortlisted for Penguin's WriteNow scheme and she curates a newsletter where she interviews neurodivergent writers about their work.
When she's not writing, she can usually be found in or near the sea.
When she's not writing, she can usually be found in or near the sea.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781398535107 |
| ISBN 10 | 1398535109 |
| Title | These Mortal Bodies |
| Author | Elspeth Wilson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Year published | 2025-07-17 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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