Fire and Hemlock
Fire and Hemlock by Diana Wynne Jones is a reprint edition published by Penguin Young Readers Group on April 12, 2012. This 496-page book is presented in English and explores the life of Polly Whittacker, who finds herself with two sets of memories. One set reflects a mundane existence, while the other reveals her connection to the enigmatic cellist Thomas Lynn. As her memories intertwine, Polly realizes that someone is attempting to erase her connection to Tom, whose life is in jeopardy.
Readers will discover a narrative rich in fantasy, filled with elements of sorcery and intrigue, as well as a unique love story. The book delves into themes of family and the complexities of memory, drawing on motifs from fairy tales and folklore. This edition also includes an introduction by Garth Nix and an essay by Diana Wynne Jones about the writing process, providing additional context for those interested in the creative journey behind this captivating tale.
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A fantastic tale by the legendary Diana Wynne Jones—with an introduction by Garth Nix.
Polly Whittacker has two sets of memories. In the first, things are boringly normal; in the second, her life is entangled with the mysterious, complicated cellist Thomas Lynn. One day, the second set of memories overpowers the first, and Polly knows something is very wrong. Someone has been trying to make her forget Tom – whose life, she realizes, is at supernatural risk. Fire and Hemlock is a fantasy filled with sorcery and intrigue, magic and mystery – and a most unusual and satisfying love story.
Widely considered to be one of Diana Wynne Jones’s best novels, the Firebird edition of Fire and Hemlock features an introduction by the acclaimed Garth Nix – and an essay about the writing of the book by Jones herself.
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