Coming soon – from the author of the Orange New Writers shortlisted THE BOOK OF FIRES: ‘And close to the house, this garden will have at its heart a perfect knot; green, intricate, fragrant, a convergence of senses.’ An extraordinarily … Continue reading
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR BOOK GROUPS These are some questions about The Book of Fires that book groups might find of interest to pick out for discussion: Read more »
I recently completed a year as Leverhulme Artist in Residence at the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum in Sussex. This museum showcases historic buildings, rescued from destruction and rebuilt on the 50-acre downland site, that demonstrate examples of vernacular … Continue reading
Shortlisted for the 2010 Orange Award for New Writers 1752. As winter approaches, two guilty secrets drive seventeen-year-old Agnes Trussel to run away from her home in rural Sussex. Pregnant with an unwanted child and carrying stolen coins, she is … Continue reading