Sarah Hall Knihy

Psychologicko-poetický román o osudové lásce se odehrávává ve 30. letech 20. století v údolí odsouzeném k zániku stavbou přehrady. Nově projektovaná přehradní nádrž má zatopit i malou vesničku Mardale a dramaticky tak zasáhnout nejen do krajiny, ale i do duší jejích obyvatel. Vyslanec Vodních staveb z Manchesteru Jack a svérázná farmářská dcera Janet, ač lidé dvou světů, se do sebe bouřlivě zamilují, ale vášnivý vztah končí tragicky. Po Jackově smrti žalem pološílená Janet porodí jeho dítě a za cenu vlastního života se pokusí odvrátit zánik rodné vesnice. Údolí je nakonec zatopeno a Janet žije dál ve své dceři a v místních legendách. Pozoruhodně vyzrálá prvotina byla ozdobena několika cenami; vyznačuje se zvláštní poetikou a mimořádně procítěným vhledem do osudů lidí, těsně spjatých s malebným místem svého domova. Krásný, mistrovsky napsaný příběh čtenáře zcela pohltí.

Román Elektrický Michelangelo začíná na větrem ošlehané pobřežní promenádě v Morecambe Bay na severozápadním pobřeží Anglie. Vypráví o lásce, ztrátě a umění tetování. Ve své neobyčejně živočišné a zároveň lyrické próze, která se už pro Sarah Hallovou stala typickou, vypráví autorka příběh Cyrila Parkse. Začíná jeho dětstvím, které strávil se svou matkou Reedou v penzionu pro souchotináře, přes jeho učňovská léta u tatéra Eliota Rileyho, který se těšil nevalné pověsti bolševika a zatvrzelého pijana. S nabytými dovednostmi a palčivou touhou po zkušenosti se Cy po smrti matky a svého učitele vydává do Ameriky. Tam poznává bouřlivý život na Coney Islandu, kde začne pracovat pod uměleckým jménem Elektrický Michelangelo. V tomto prostředí lunaparku, horských drah a obludárií, když už je zábavní průmysl daleko za svým zenitem, se Cy zamiluje do záhadné cirkusačky Grace, imigrantky z východní Evropy, která za ním přijde s přáním, aby jí celé tělo pokryl vytetovanými symboly očí...

Ve své neobyčejně živočišné a zároveň lyrické próze, která se už pro Sarah Hallovou stala typickou, vypráví autorka příběh Cyrila Parkse, počínaje jeho dětstvím, které strávil se svou matkou Reedou v penzionu pro souchotináře, přes jeho učňovská léta u tatéra Eliota Rileyho, který se těšil nevalné pověsti bolševika a zatrvrzelého pijana. S nabytými dovednostmi a palčivou touhou po zkušenosti se Cy po smrti matky a svého učitele vydává do Ameriky. Tam poznává bouřlivý řivot na Coney Islandu, kde začne pracovat pod uměleckým jménem „Elektrický Michelangelo“. V tomto prostředí lunaparku, horských drah a obludárií, když už je zábavní průmysl daleko za svým zenitem, se Cy zamiluje do záhadné cirkusačky Grace, imigrantky z východní Evropy, která za ním přijde s přáním, aby jí celé tělo pokryl vytetovanými symboly očí.

Volume bringing together the knowledge of Kentuckian farmers about the custom of planting by the signs.

The poetry collection delves into the author's personal journey, shaped by her survival of domestic violence and profound experiences in love and loss. Each piece is characterized by emotional intensity and raw honesty, offering readers a deeply personal glimpse into her struggles and resilience.

Exploring themes of identity, faith, and chronic illness, this collection of poetry delves into the challenges of growing up and the search for hope amidst adversity. Through personal reflections, the author navigates the complexities of life, offering insights that resonate with the struggles faced in a seemingly hopeless world. Each poem serves as a testament to resilience and self-discovery, making it a poignant read for those on their own journeys of understanding and acceptance.

'Hall makes language shimmer and burn.' DAMON GALGUT 'No one writes like Sarah Hall.' SARAH PERRY 'I can think of no other British writer whose talent so consistently thrills, surprises and staggers.' - BENJAMIN MYERS A wondrous, elemental novel from 'a writer of show-stopping genius' (Guardian). Helm is a ferocious, mischievous wind - a subject of folklore and awe, who has blasted the sublime landscape of the Eden Valley since the very dawn of time. Through the stories of those who've obsessed over this phenomenon, Helm's extraordinary history is formed: the Neolithic tribe who tried to placate Helm, the Dark Age wizard priest who wanted to banish Helm, the Victorian steam engineer who attempted to capture Helm - and the farmer's daughter who loved Helm. But now Dr Selima Sutar, surrounded by infinite clouds and measuring instruments in her observation hut, fears human pollution is killing Helm. Rich, wild and vital, Helm is the story of a unique life force, and of a relationship: between nature and people, neither of whom can weather life without the other.

For almost a decade Rachel Caine has turned her back on home, kept distant by family disputes and her work monitoring wolves on an Idaho reservation. But now, summoned by the eccentric Earl of Annerdale and his controversial scheme to reintroduce the Grey Wolf to the English countryside, she is back in the peat and wet light of the Lake District.The earl's project harks back to an ancient idyll of untamed British wilderness - though Rachel must contend with modern-day concessions to health and safety, public outrage and political gain - and the return of the Grey after hundreds of years coincides with her own regeneration: impending motherhood, and reconciliation with her estranged family.The Wolf Border investigates the fundamental nature of wilderness and wildness, both animal and human. It seeks to understand the most obsessive aspects of humanity: sex, love, and conflict; the desire to find answers to the question of our existence; those complex systems that govern the most superior creature on earth.

Awarded the prestigious Portico Prize, this book captivates readers with its compelling narrative and rich character development. It explores profound themes that resonate deeply with the human experience, weaving together intricate plots that challenge societal norms. The author skillfully combines emotional depth with thought-provoking insights, making it a standout work in contemporary literature. Engaging and beautifully written, it invites readers to reflect on their own lives and the world around them.

Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2009, a luminous and searching novel from the author of the Booker-shortlisted The Electric Michelangelo.

LONGLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE 2018Madame Zero is a remarkable collection of dark, sensuous stories set in sometimes conflicting landscapes - rural, industrial, psychological - all of which are hauntingly resonant with dread.

'Extraordinary.' Sarah Perry 'A masterpiece.' Daisy Johnson 'A dark and brilliant novel about love, art and fragility in a time of crisis.' Sarah Moss 'Wonderful . . . The writing goes down smoking hot onto the page.' Andrew Miller You were the last one here before I closed the door of Burntcoat, before we all shut our doors. In the bedroom above her immense studio at Burntcoat, the celebrated sculptor Edith Harkness is making her final preparations. The symptoms are well known: her life will draw to an end in the coming days. Downstairs, the studio is a crucible glowing with memories and desire. It was here, when the first lockdown came, that she brought Halit. The lover she barely knew. A presence from another culture. A doorway into a new and feverish world.

LONGLISTED FOR THE EDGE HILL SHORT STORY PRIZE'No one writes stories the way Hall does and quite possibly no one ever will.

Walking ahead of him on the heath, his wife turns to look at him over her shoulder, 'Topaz eyes glinting. Scorched face. Vixen.'In language harvested from nature, Sarah Hall tells a story of metamorphosis, of wildness and fecundity, and of a man reaching for reason, who cannot let go of the creature he loves.

A Handmaid's Tale for our times, this exhilarating novel pits political oppression against the will to survive, in a nightmarishly believable vision of Britain in the near future. Following its union with the United States and a series of disastrous foreign wars, Britain is in the grip of a severe crisis; the country is now under the control of The Authority. But up in the far north of Cumbria, Jackie and a group of fellow rebel women have escaped The Authority's repressive regime and formed their own militia. Sister, brought to breaking point by the restrictions imposed on her own life, decides to join them. Though her journey is frightening and dangerous, she believes her struggle will soon be over. But Jackie's single-minded vision for the army means that Sister must decide all over again what freedom is, and whether she is willing to fight for it.

Join Roary the Lion on an adventurous journey through the universe, where young readers will discover fascinating facts about space and celestial wonders. This engaging and educational story combines entertainment with learning, making it perfect for curious minds eager to explore the cosmos. Through vibrant illustrations and captivating narratives, children will be inspired to dream big and embrace their love for science and exploration.

One of the first detailed empirical studies of how and why London became the leading western financial centre within the wider Chinese economic and political project of internationalising its currency, the renminbi (RMB). Examines how political authorities in both London and Beijing identified the potential value of London's international financial centre in facilitating and legitimising RMB internationalisation Features original data from on-the-ground research in London and Beijing conducted with financial and legal professionals working in RMB markets Offers an original theoretical approach that brings economic geography into closer dialogue with international political economy Illustrates how financial centres are not simply containers and facilitators of global financial flows ­- rather they serve as territorial fixes within the dynamic and crisis-prone nature of global finance A sympathetic critique of existing work in economic geography, as well as within the broader social sciences

Rachel Caine woont ver weg van de rest van haar familie in een afgelegen deel van Idaho, waar ze wolven bestudeert. Als ze na een onenightstand zwanger blijkt, komt een telefoontje uit Engeland als geroepen. De excentrieke graaf van Annerdale biedt haar een baan aan: ze krijgt de leiding over een project waarmee de wolf in Cumbria geïntroduceerd moet worden door een wolvenpaar in een omheind gebied uit te zetten. Hoewel Rachel sceptisch is, reist ze terug naar het dorp waar ze is opgegroeid. En dan blijkt dat niet iedereen gecharmeerd is van de terugkeer van de wolf.