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The Binding

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The Binding by Bridget Collins weaves a rich tapestry of fantasy within a historical setting, where books are not just vessels of stories but bindings of memories. The protagonist, Emmett Farmer, is apprenticed to a bookbinder and discovers that each book contains secrets people wish to forget. As he learns the craft, Emmett uncovers a volume with his own name on it, leading him on a journey of intrigue and revelation.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the idea of a world where past memories can be erased and stored in books. With themes of love, identity, and the power of memory, this tale weaves a captivating story that's both magical and thought-provoking, making it perfect for fans of immersive historical fiction with a fantastical twist.

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The Binding

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GET YOUR COPY OF BRIDGET COLLINS' STUNNING NEW NOVEL, THE SILENCE FACTORY, OUT NOW

Lose yourself in the breakout sensation of the year.

Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year 2019

‘Spellbinding’ Guardian

‘Magic’ Erin Kelly

‘Immersive’ Sunday Times

‘Astounding’ Anna Mazzola

Emmett Farmer is a binder’s apprentice. His job is to hand-craft beautiful books and, within each, to capture something unique and extraordinary: a memory.

If you have something you want to forget, or a secret to hide, he can bind it – and you will never have to remember the pain it caused.

In a vault under his mentor’s workshop, row upon row of books – and secrets – are meticulously stored and recorded.

Then one day Emmett makes an astonishing discovery: one of the volumes has his name on it.

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The book by Bridget Collins is praised for its rich, gothic atmosphere and spellbinding storytelling. It offers an immersive experience, blending fantasy with a compelling love story and exploring profound themes of books' power and memory. Critics have lauded its originality and evocative prose, noting its ability to transport readers into a mesmerising, imaginative world.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008272142

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 December 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The Borough Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 390g

Pages: 448

About the Author

Bridget Collins trained as an actor at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art after reading English at King's College, Cambridge. She is the author of seven acclaimed books for young adults and has had two plays produced, one at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The Binding is her first adult novel.

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