Hex

Name: Hex
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SKU: 9781846976223
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Darkland Tales

By Jenni Fagan

Series: Darkland Tales

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Hex by Jenni Fagan is a richly woven tale set in the 16th century, focusing on the witch trials of Scotland. It explores the intense and emotional correspondence between two women from drastically different backgrounds, intersecting with themes of justice, love, and resilience amid societal fear and oppression. This beautifully crafted historical fiction offers a poignant glimpse into a turbulent period, highlighting the enduring power of human connection.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the interplay of historical events and personal destinies, with a rich, atmospheric setting that delves into themes of magic and witchcraft. The narrative crafts an evocative and immersive experience that blends the poetic with the supernatural, inviting readers to reflect on the timeless struggle for justice and self-determination.

Hex

From the multi-award-winning, former Granta Best Young British Novelist, Jenni Fagan tells the story of GeillisDuncan, a teenage girl caught up in the sixteenth century witch trials in the Scottish coastal town of North Berwick.

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IT'S THE 4TH OF DECEMBER 1591.

On this, the last night of her life, in a prison cell several floors below Edinburgh's High Street, convicted witch Geillis Duncan receives a mysterious visitor, Iris, who says she comes from a future where women are still persecuted for who they are and what they believe. As the hours pass and dawn approaches, Geillis recounts the circumstances of her arrest, brutal torture, confession, and trial, while Iris offers support, solace, and the tantalising prospect of escape.

Hex is a visceral depiction of what happens when a society is consumed by fear and superstition, exploring how the terrible force of a king's violent crusade against ordinary women can still be felt, right up to the present day.

'It's extraordinary. Make sure it's on your radar ... Definitely going to be one of my books of 2021...gloriously transgressive' — Ian Rankin

'Fagan's prose is poetic, high-octane, built on punchy sentence' — Sunday Times

'One of the most stunning literary experiences I've had in years' — Irvine Welsh

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Jenni Fagan's Hex receives high praise for its powerful, evocative exploration of the North Berwick witch trials. Critics commend its blend of rage and elegance, capturing both feminist anger and historical trauma. The writing is described as visceral and incantatory, leaving a lasting impact by providing a poignant, timeless reflection on misogyny and social injustice.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846976223

Publisher: Birlinn General

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polygon An Imprint of Birlinn Limited

Edition: New in Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 115g

Pages: 112

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Education & Reference Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Jenni Fagan Literary Fiction Religion & Spirituality Series: Darkland Tales

About the Author

Jenni Faganis an award-winning author, poet, screenwriter, essayist and a playwright, and was writer in residence at the University of Edinburgh. In 2013 Jenni was the only Scottish writer to be on Granta's Best of Young British Novelists list. She is the author ofThe Panopticon(2012),The Sunlight Pilgrims(2015) and her first poetry collectionThe Dead Queen of Bohemiawas published by Polygon in 2016, followed byThere's a Witch in the Word Machine(2018).

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