All the Hollow of the Sky

It’s a joy to return to the world of Gyrford and its fairy-smiths, where magic stalks the hillsides and encounters with the fey can be as perilous as their gifts. Settle in with this book and prepare to be enchanted! * Alison Littlewood, author of THE CROW GARDEN *A gripping multi-generational family saga of surreal folk magic, with memorable characters, detailed worldbuilding and a satisfying plot * Fiona Moore, author of “Jolene” *Engaging, believable characters who draw us into a world of walking bramble bushes and spectral, fire-breathing hounds … stands out for its depiction of a family deeply connected to a community, helping those who need it the most, regardless of the danger to themselves * THE GUARDIAN on IN THE HEART OF HIDDEN THINGS *As tart, dark and juicy as a summer pudding … combines power and poetry to serve up the perfect slice of folk Gothic * DAILY MAIL on IN THE HEART OF HIDDEN THINGS *Power struggles, violence, mistakes and responsibility are threaded throughout the story. John is a strong, nuanced protagonist whose sound heart gives this book its warmth, even when things start to go wrong. Whitfield’s world-building is detailed, the magic of this story is enticing and I found plenty to enjoy in this book * BETH O’BRIEN, DISABLED TALES, on IN THE HEART OF HIDDEN THINGS *I really loved In The Heart of Hidden Things * TERRI WINDLING, winner of the World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement, on IN THE HEART OF HIDDEN THINGS *An immersive and rewarding read. * ParSec Magazine *Warm and dark and wonderful * Francis Spufford, author of LIGHT PERPETUAL *Enthralling reading! * Juliet E. McKenna, author of The Green Man’s Quarry *I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Whitfield delineates character and relationships with great delicacy, and joyfulness in invention * British Science Fiction Association review *

Kit Whitfield was born in West London and brought up in Wiltshire and London, where she now lives with her husband and son in a neurodiverse family. She is the author of Bareback (published in the US as Benighted), which was shortlisted for the Authors’ Club Best First Novel Award and longlisted for the Waverton Good Read Award, and In Great Waters, which was nominated for the World Fantasy Award.

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