Starling House by Alix E. Harrow (English) Paperback Book

Description: Starling House by Alix E. Harrow Opal Gravely has spent her life obsessed with the mysterious Starling House – but when its reclusive heir offers her a job, she discovers there may be monsters lurking within. This is a sweeping, Gothic fairytale from Hugo, Nebula and Locus Award-shortlisted Alix E. Harrow, author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Nobody in Eden remembers when Starling House was built. But the town agrees its best to let this ill-omened mansion - and its last lonely heir - go to hell. Stories of the houses bad luck, like good china, have been passed down the generations.Opal knows better than to mess with haunted houses, or brooding men. But when an opportunity to work there arises, the money might get her brother out of Eden. Starling House is uncanny and full of secrets - just like Arthur, its heir. It also feels strangely, dangerously, like something shes never had: a home. Yet Opal isnt the only one interested in the horrors and the wonders that lie buried beneath it.Sinister forces converge on Eden - and Opal realizes that if she wants a home, shell have to fight for it. Even if it involves digging up her familys ugly past to achieve a better future. Shell have to go down, deep down beneath Starling House, to claw her way back to the light . . .This is a sweeping gothic fairytale from Hugo, Nebula and Locus Award-shortlisted Alix E. Harrow. Author Biography Alix E. Harrow is an ex-historian with lots of opinions and excessive library fines, currently living in Kentucky with her husband and their semi-feral children. Her short fiction has been nominated for the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards. Her full-length novels include The Ten Thousand Doors of January and The Once and Future Witches. Review Alix E. Harrow is an exceptional, undeniable talent, and Starling House, with its gentle reassurances of the homes we make and the love we deserve, is more than satisfying. Its pure loveliness in book form -- Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas SixGorgeous, poignant, and honest—an unforgettable read -- Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard DaughterThe gaudy, dark seam between horror and romance. Starling House is Alix E. Harrows greatest work yet – if you can survive its slow belly-crawl into hell -- Ava Reid, author of Juniper and ThornThis is gothic fairy tale at its best and truest: dark and romantic, angry and hopeful . . . I loved it -- H.G. Parry, author of The Magicians DaughterThis book is as knife-edged and sharp as its protagonist, a rich and strange exploration of home and need and want . . . A smart, spectacular contemporary Gothic -- Kat Howard, author of An Unkindness of MagiciansMany worlds, vanishing doors, mind-cracking magic: I clung to each page, searching for answers. This is one of the most unique works of fiction Ive ever read – I hope theres more ahead -- Tamora Pierce on The Ten Thousand Doors of JanuaryA gorgeous, aching love letter to stories, storytellers and the doors they lead us through . . . Absolutely enchanting -- Christina Henry on The Ten Thousand Doors of January Promotional Step into Starling House - if you dare . . . Details ISBN152906113X Year 2023 ISBN-10 152906113X ISBN-13 9781529061130 Format Paperback Audience Age 18 Imprint Tor Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Alix E. Harrow Publisher Pan Macmillan Language English Pages 320 Audience General Publication Date 2023-10-10 UK Release Date 2023-10-10 AU Release Date 2023-10-10 NZ Release Date 2023-10-10 DEWEY 813.6 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:151278610;

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