Xan Brooks Pořadí knih

Set in the vibrant backdrop of 1927, the story follows John Coughlin, a New York song-catcher tasked with discovering and documenting the rich musical heritage of Appalachia. His journey takes him to a small town in Tennessee, where he manages a pivotal recording session that promises to shape his career and influence the emerging landscape of popular music. The narrative explores themes of cultural preservation and the transformative power of music during a pivotal era.

Faces of Fiction 2017, ObserverObserver Fiction to look out for in 2017The Irish Times What To Look Out for in 2017 from Independent PublishersJen Campbell's 'Most Anticipated Books of 2017'Jean Bookish Thoughts 'Most Anticipated Releases of 2017'A dark social-realist fairytale, spotlighting the shadowy underside of 1920s EnglandAn orphan is travelling through the deep, dark woods and discovers that the monsters she encounters are as much tragic as wicked and that the handsome young prince may be ugly inside. The world around her is callous, unjust and horribly scarred by the past. But she brings compassion and even a glimmer of hope.The Scarecrow and other characters appear almost familiar, bearing their names from L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, yet here are the loved and the damaged, dark forests and darker histories, and the ever-present risks of discovery and violent retribution - Xan Brooks' stunning debut is heartbreaking, disturbing and redemptive.