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Ghost Wall

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Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss is a gripping exploration of societal and familial tensions set against the eerie backdrop of a Northumbrian forest. The novel follows a teenage girl on an archaeo-anthropological trip with her family, where they reconstruct Iron Age life. As the line between past and present blurs, the group faces dark questions about tradition and violence.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate beautifully crafted prose exploring themes of the past and present colliding. It's a compelling read for those interested in family dynamics, identity, and how ancient history influences contemporary life, offering an intense and atmospheric narrative set amidst the wild landscapes of northern England.

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Ghost Wall

A powerful and chilling novel of forbidden borders, haunted landscapes and a teenage girl in danger.

**Longlisted for the Women's Prize 2019** A powerful and chilling novel of forbidden borders, haunted landscapes and a teenage girl in danger

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Seventeen-year-old Silvie is camping in rural Northumberland with her father and a group of archaeologists, who hope to uncover evidence of human sacrifice.

As Silvie glimpses new freedoms with the students, her relationship with her overbearing father deteriorates, until the haunting rites of the past begin to bleed into the present.

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The book by Sarah Moss has been described as a stunning and breathtaking novel, with reviews highlighting its intense atmosphere and brilliant storytelling. It is praised for its emotional depth, evocative nature, and unsettling tension, earning labels like β€œunputdownable” and β€œexquisite.” The novel's exploration of themes such as history, nature, and social issues has resonated with critics, marking it as a modern classic with a powerful, memorable tale.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783787852

Publisher: Granta Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Granta Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 160

About the Author

SARAH MOSS is the author of eight novels, including Ghost Wall and The Tidal Zone. Her account of her time in Iceland, Names for the Sea, was shortlisted for the 2013 RSL Ondaatje Prize and she has three times been shortlisted for the Wellcome Book Prize.

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