By: Bowling, Nicholas
Format: Paperback / softback
Published By: Chicken House Ltd
Date of Publication: 09/11/23
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781912626687
Dimensions in mm: 128 x 198 x 23
Description: ? A mesmerising Gothic mystery from Costa Award-shortlisted author Nicholas Bowling.? 'Nicholas Bowling is a thrilling writer' THE TELEGRAPH `This atmospheric gothic mystery is ideal winter fare for 12+.' THE GUARDIAN To the horror of young gravedigger, Ned, bodysnatchers have been visiting his churchyard in the dead of night. Until now, he'd been daydreaming about another visitor - daughter of the manor, Obedience Wellrest. But sixteen-year-old Obedience has troubles of her own: her loving but overbearing father, and his wish to see her married to a rich man of science, Phineas Mordaunt.? When Mordaunt starts to poke his nose into her family history - in particular, the ruinous research of late Uncle Herbert - Obedience enters into a dangerous game with Death, and Ned might be the only person who can save her . A mesmerising tale of magic, death and science, wrapped up in a delicious Gothic mystery Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell meets Dangerous Remedy - for young adult readers From highly acclaimed Costa Award-shortlisted author, Nicholas Bowling?
Format: Paperback / softback
Published By: Chicken House Ltd
Date of Publication: 09/11/23
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781912626687
Dimensions in mm: 128 x 198 x 23
Description: ? A mesmerising Gothic mystery from Costa Award-shortlisted author Nicholas Bowling.? 'Nicholas Bowling is a thrilling writer' THE TELEGRAPH `This atmospheric gothic mystery is ideal winter fare for 12+.' THE GUARDIAN To the horror of young gravedigger, Ned, bodysnatchers have been visiting his churchyard in the dead of night. Until now, he'd been daydreaming about another visitor - daughter of the manor, Obedience Wellrest. But sixteen-year-old Obedience has troubles of her own: her loving but overbearing father, and his wish to see her married to a rich man of science, Phineas Mordaunt.? When Mordaunt starts to poke his nose into her family history - in particular, the ruinous research of late Uncle Herbert - Obedience enters into a dangerous game with Death, and Ned might be the only person who can save her . A mesmerising tale of magic, death and science, wrapped up in a delicious Gothic mystery Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell meets Dangerous Remedy - for young adult readers From highly acclaimed Costa Award-shortlisted author, Nicholas Bowling?