The Maker of Swans: 'A deeply pleasurable gothic fantasy' - Softcover

O'Donnell, Paraic

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1474601030 ISBN 13: 9781474601030

Publisher: W&N, 2017

Synopsis

'Compulsive reading . . . rich, strange, beautiful' Helen Macdonald, author of H is for Hawk
'A strange, new and captivating look at a magical realm . . . Lavishly entertaining' Independent
'Enthralling . . . a literary feast' Stylist

The world had forgotten Mr Crowe and his mysterious gifts. Until he killed the poet.

He lived a secluded life in the fading grandeur of his country estate. His companions were his faithful manservant and his ward, Clara, a silent, bookish girl who has gifts of her own.

Now Dr Chastern, the leader of a secret society, arrives at the estate to call Crowe to account and keep his powers in check. But it is Clara's even greater gifts that he comes to covet most.

She must learn to use them quickly, if she is to save them all.

About this title

About the Author

Paraic O'Donnell is a writer of fiction, poetry and criticism. His first novel, THE MAKER OF SWANS, was named the Amazon Rising Stars Debut of the Month for February 2016 and was shortlisted for the Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards in the Newcomer of the Year category. His most recent novel, The House on Vesper Sands, was a Guardian and Observer book of the year for 2018. He lives in Wicklow, Ireland with his wife and two children.

http://paraicodonnell.com | @paraicodonnell

From the Back Cover

'Lavishly entertaining' Independent'Enthralling . . . a literary feast' Stylist'A vividly imagined and deeply pleasurable gothic fantasy' Financial Times'O'Donnell is clearly a major talent' Guardian

Edition details

• Publisher: W&N
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1474601030
• ISBN 13: 9781474601030
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336