The House of Sorrowing Stars

Beth Cartwright

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Random House
15 February 2022

Fiction & Literature; Fantasy; Myth & legend told as fiction

A spellbinding and haunting literary fable of loss, from the author of Feathertide. Perfect for fans of The Binding and The Night Circus.

A spellbinding and haunting literary fable of loss, perfect for fans of The Binding and The Night Circus.

'This beautiful and beguiling book tells a poignant and haunting story rich in slow-burning intrigue and tender emotion' Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author of Ariadne

'A transporting, delicious fairytale about loss, beauty, and love.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Mercies

How do you heal a broken house? First you unlock its secrets.

Alone on an island, surrounded by flowers that shine as dusk begins to fall, sits an old, faded house. Rooms cannot be rented here and visits are only for those haunted by the memory of loss.

When Liddy receives an invitation, she thinks there must be some mistake - she's never experienced loss. But with her curiosity stirred, and no other way to escape a life in which she feels trapped, she decides to accept.

Once there, she meets Vivienne, a beautiful, austere woman whose glare leaves Liddy unsettled; Ben, the reserved gardener; and Raphael, the enigmatic Keymaker. If Liddy is to discover her true purpose in the house, she must find the root of their sorrow - but the house won't give up its secrets so easily . . .

'A haunting journey of self-discovery, bursting with metaphor, and with the feel of a classic fairytale. Prepare to get lost in this spellbinding world.' Ava Reid, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wolf and the Woodsman

'Haunting, surreal, and intricate, Cartwright has deftly crafted a story about what we find when we believe we are lost.' Heather Walter, author of the Malice duology.

'Enchanting, poetic prose that enriches a beautiful fairytale world.' A. E. Warren, author of the Tomorrow's Ancestors series.

By: Beth Cartwright
Imprint: Random House
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 350g
ISBN: 9781529100709
ISBN 10: 1529100704
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 15 February 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Beth Cartwright has taught English in Greece and travelled around South East Asia and South America, where she worked at an animal sanctuary. A love of language and the imaginary led her to study English Literature and Linguistics at Lancaster University, and she now lives on the edge of the Peak District with her family and two cats. Feathertide is her debut novel.

Reviews for The House of Sorrowing Stars

PRAISE FOR FEATHERTIDE * : * A beautiful fairytale of a book with the most delicious prose. I devoured every page * Alex Bell, bestselling author of The Polar Bear Explorers' Club * A charming read filled with some beautifully poetic prose * SFX * An enchanting fairytale set in a rich fantasy world. * The Sun * I would definitely recommend this book if you are a fantasy fan and just want a book you can cosy up in bed with and just forget about the world. * Two Book Thieves Blog *