Fell
Fell by Jenn Ashworth, published by Sceptre in 2016, is a literary fiction novel that explores themes of memory and the supernatural. The story follows Annette Clifford as she returns to her childhood home near Morecambe Bay, only to find it in disrepair and haunted by the spirits of her parents. As Annette grapples with her past, the narrative reveals the complexities of her family’s history, particularly the summer of 1963, when a charismatic stranger disrupted their lives.
Readers will encounter a haunting tale that intertwines the corporeal and spirit worlds, reflecting on the enduring nature of hope. The novel delves into the emotional landscape of its characters, particularly the relationships shaped by illness and the longing for connection. With a page count of 295, this edition invites readers to engage with its evocative storytelling and rich thematic depth.
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A haunting, mysterious tale imbued with the force of myth, by the award-winning author of A Kind of Intimacy.
When Annette Clifford returns to her childhood home on the edge of Morecambe Bay, she despairs: the long-empty house is crumbling, undermined by two voracious sycamores. What she doesn’t realise is that she’s not alone: her arrival has woken the spirits of her parents, who anxiously watch over her, longing to make amends. Because as the past comes back to Jack and Netty, they begin to see the summer of 1963 clearly, when Netty was desperately ill and a stranger moved in. Charismatic, mercurial Timothy Richardson, with his seemingly miraculous powers of healing, who drew all their attention away from Annette… Now, they must try to draw another stranger towards her, one who can rescue her.
Blurring the boundaries between the corporeal and spirit worlds and subtly echoing the myth of Baucis and Philemon, this is an eerily beautiful, evocative and highly original novel, which underlines the eternal potency of hope.
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