Keltische, Englische & Irische Mythologie

'Playful, moving and wholly remarkable' Guardian'A small miracle' New Statesman'Mastery of craft, resonance and deep feeling on every page' TelegraphAn introspective young boy, Joseph Coppock squints at the world with his lazy eye. Living alone in an old house, he reads comics, collects birds' eggs and plays with his marbles. When, one day, a rag-and-bone man called Treacle Walker appears, exchanging an empty jar of a cure-all medicine and a donkey stone for a pair of Joseph's pyjamas and a lamb's shoulder blade, a mysterious friendship develops between them.A fusion of myth, magic and the stories we make for ourselves, Treacle Walker is an extraordinary novel from one of our greatest living writers.'All the exuberance and eccentricity, all the deep thought and resounding mythology of [Garner's] best work' Observer'Spare and allusive... luminous and understated' Rowan Williams, New Statesman'Cryptic, evocative, sparely told and deceptively simple' Carolyne Larrington, TLSA NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR ¿ A TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR ¿ A GUARDIAN BEST FICTION BOOK OF 2021

In a magical ancient Britain, bards sing a story of treachery, love and death. This is that story. For fans of Madeline Miller's Circe, Lucy Holland's Sistersong retells the folk ballad 'The Twa Sisters'.<BR><BR>'A captivating spell of myth and magic' - Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne<BR><BR>King Cador's children inherit a land abandoned by the Romans, torn by warring tribes. Riva can cure others, but can't heal her own scars. Keyne battles to be seen as the king's son, although born a daughter. And Sinne dreams of love, longing for adventure.<BR><BR>All three fear a life of confinement within the walls of the hold, their people's last bastion of strength against the invading Saxons. However, change comes on the day ash falls from the sky - bringing Myrdhin, meddler and magician. The siblings discover the power that lies within them and the land. But fate also brings Tristan, a warrior whose secrets will tear them apart.<BR><BR>As Riva, Keyne and Sinne become entangled in a web of treachery and heartbreak, they must fight to forge their own paths. It is a story that will shape the destiny of Britain.<BR><BR>'A fresh and gripping retelling . . . I loved it' - John Gwynne, author of Malice<BR><BR>Sistersong is a powerfully moving story, perfect for readers who loved Naomi Novik's Uprooted and Katherine Arden's The Bear and the Nightingale.

Why is this book written? Authorities pointing to the existence of a former Continent and City. Definite assertions of destruction by deluge, of an island Continent, positively declared. Testimony of the whirling straws, the flotsam and jetsam of the day. Concurrent evidence of the existence and influence of these people on our civilization. Poem, "Atlantian Memories." Continued cross- examination of witnesses, human and divine, concerning the facts in evidence of the existence of Atlantis Island and City. Description of mountains, cities, caves, and other evidences of occupation by civilized and enlightened people. Speculations and deductions of the Past, Present and Future. Beginning of a voyage. The attractive stranger. Acquaintance ripens rapidly. "Such a face as children love and scoundrels hate." An eloquent and instructive talker. Atlantian memories seem to the new friend, personal experiences. The wonderful cities of the Past that have disappeared. The little black-lettered manuscript in a strange language. History of Atlantis. "Your desire for information on these lines will be gratified

From the vineyards of New Zealand to the majestic landscape of Ireland, The Missing Sister is the penultimate instalment in the multimillion-selling epic Seven Sisters from Lucinda Riley. A breathtaking story of love and loss, inspired by the mythology of the famous star constellation.<BR><BR>They'll search the world to find her . . .<BR><BR>The six D'Aplièse sisters have each been on their own incredible journey to discover their heritage, but they still have one question left unanswered: who and where is the seventh sister?<BR><BR>They only have one clue - an image of a star-shaped emerald ring. The search to find the missing sister will take them across the globe; from New Zealand to Canada, England, France and Ireland, uniting them all in their mission to at last complete their family.<BR><BR>In doing so, they will slowly unearth a story of love, strength and sacrifice that began almost one hundred years ago, as other brave young women risked everything to change the world around them . . .<BR><BR>The Seven Sisters series is drawn to its epic, unforgettable conclusion in Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt.<BR><BR>Praise for the Seven Sisters:<BR><BR>'A masterclass in beautiful writing' - The Sun<BR><BR>'Heart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling' - Lucy Foley, author of The Hunting Party<BR><BR>'A breathtaking adventure' - Lancashire Evening Post<BR><BR>Five-Star Reader Reviews:<BR><BR>'Absolutely incredible'<BR>'Totally addictive'<BR>'Ideal for when you need to escape'

They'll search the world to find her.<BR><BR>From the Sunday Times number one bestselling author Lucinda Riley, The Missing Sister is the seventh instalment in the multimillion-copy epic series The Seven Sisters.<BR><BR>'I've loved the Seven Sisters from the get-go and this latest in the series is just as great as the rest . . . As ever there's a brilliant historical subplot' - Daily Mail<BR><BR>The six D'Aplièse sisters have each been on their own incredible journey to discover their heritage, but they still have one question left unanswered: who and where is the seventh sister?<BR><BR>They only have one clue - an image of a star-shaped emerald ring. The search to find the missing sister will take them across the globe - from New Zealand to Canada, England, France and Ireland - uniting them all in their mission to complete their family at last.<BR><BR>In doing so, they will slowly unearth a story of love, strength and sacrifice that began almost one hundred years ago, as other brave young women risk everything to change the world around them.<BR><BR>PRAISE FOR THE SEVEN SISTERS SERIES<BR>'The Seven Sisters series is heart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling'<BR>Lucy Foley<BR>'Well researched and compelling ... on an epic scale' Sunday Express<BR>'There's something magical about these stories' Prima<BR>'Addictive storytelling' Woman & Home<BR>'A masterclass in beautiful writing' The Sun

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HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics.'It's a poor sort of memory that only works backward.'In Carroll's sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Alice once again finds herself in a bizarre and nonsensical place when she passes through a mirror and enters a looking-glass world where nothing is quite as it seems. From her guest appearance as a pawn in a chess match to her meeting with Humpty Dumpty, Through the Looking Glass follows Alice on her curious adventure and shows Carroll's great skill at creating an imaginary world full of the fantastical and extraordinary.