Book description
From the Waterstones Prize-shortlisted author of Our
Castle by the Sea comes a gorgeously gothic story, perfect
for fans of Emma Carroll and Frances Hardinge ...
'My book of the year. This is storytelling so secure and shining
that you can almost feel the glow.' HILARY MCKAY,
COSTA BOOK AWARD-WINNING…
Why read it?
1 author picked Sisters of the Lost Marsh as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I absolutely adore Lucy Strange’s books and her latest one, Sisters of the Lost Marsh, is a gloriously Gothic mystery with sisterhood at its centre. The story is about a family of six sisters reigned over by their tyrannical father. When one of the sisters goes missing, 12-year-old Willa decides to take matters into her own hands and uncover what happened. This book is a beautiful blend of mystery, folktale, and feminism and one I simply could not put down.
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