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Silver in the Wood

By Emily Tesh
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Silver in the Wood tells the enchanting tale of Tobias, the Wild Man of Greenhollow, who lives quietly among the woods, his cat, and dryads. When Henry Silver, a new owner of Greenhollow Hall, arrives, long-buried secrets and the mysterious green magic of the forest resurface, forcing Tobias to confront his troubled past and the dark forces within the heart of the woods.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy atmospheric fantasy steeped in folklore and nature magic, Silver in the Wood will appeal to those looking for a beautifully written, introspective story with elements of romance and myth. Suitable for fans of literary fantasy and short novels exploring the fae and old magic.

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A lush, folkoric romantic fantasy from debut author Emily Tesh.

A lush, folkoric romantic fantasy from debut author Emily Tesh.

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Silver in the Wood is "a true story of the woods, of the fae, and of the heart. Deep and green and wonderful." — Naomi Novik

There is a Wild Man who lives in the deep quiet of Greenhollow, and he listens to the wood. Tobias, tethered to the forest, does not dwell on his past life, but he lives a perfectly unremarkable existence with his cottage, his cat, and his dryads.

When Greenhollow Hall acquires a handsome, intensely curious new owner in Henry Silver, everything changes. Old secrets better left buried are dug up, and Tobias is forced to reckon with his troubled past, both the green magic of the woods, and the dark things that rest in its heart.

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Winner of the 2020 World Fantasy Award! Praised for its exquisite craft and fresh voice by Publishers Weekly, this evocative novella is celebrated for its enchanting depiction of old forests and forgotten gods. Reviewers note its lyrical prose, magical atmosphere, and captivating storytelling that invites readers to lose themselves in its depths again and again.

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ISBN: 9781250229793

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 June 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: St Martin's Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 207.0mm

Weight: 95g

Pages: 112

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About the Author

Emily Tesh grew up in London and studied Classics at Trinity College, Cambridge, followed by a Master's degree in Humanities at the University of Chicago. She now lives in Hertfordshire, where she passes her time teaching Latin and Ancient Greek to schoolchildren who have done nothing to deserve it. She has a husband and a cat. Neither of them knows any Latin yet, but it is not for lack of trying.

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