Elmet
Elmet by Fiona Mozley, published by Algonquin Books on December 5, 2017, is a literary work that explores the lives of a family in a secluded corner of Yorkshire. The narrative, told from the perspective of Daniel, reveals their seemingly idyllic existence in a self-built home, where they live off the land and embrace a life free from societal norms. However, this tranquility is disrupted by the arrival of a local landowner, leading to a confrontation that threatens their way of life and innocence.
In this first edition, readers will find a story that delves into themes of family loyalty and survival against the backdrop of rural life. As the family grapples with external threats, the dynamics between them become increasingly complex, highlighting the fierce protectiveness of both Cathy and their father. Elmet presents a vivid portrayal of life on the margins, capturing the beauty and brutality of their environment while examining the limits of familial bonds. With 320 pages, this edition invites readers to immerse themselves in a rich, dark narrative that resonates with the complexities of human relationships.
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The family thought the little house they had made themselves in Elmet, a corner of Yorkshire, was theirs, that their peaceful, self-sufficient life was safe. Cathy and Daniel roamed the woods freely, occasionally visiting a local woman for some schooling, living outside all conventions. Their father built things and hunted, working with his hands; sometimes he would disappear, forced to do secret, brutal work for money, but to them he was a gentle protector.
Narrated by Daniel after a catastrophic event has occurred, Elmet mesmerizes even as it becomes clear the family’s solitary idyll will not last. When a local landowner shows up on their doorstep, their precarious existence is threatened, their innocence lost. Daddy and Cathy, both of them fierce, strong, and unyielding, set out to protect themselves and their neighbors, putting into motion a chain of events that can only end in violence.
As rich, wild, dark, and beautiful as its Yorkshire setting, Elmet is a gripping debut about life on the margins and the power—and limits—of family loyalty.
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