Description
In the stark, untamed landscape of North England, a family carves out an existence in a remote copse, their lives dictated by the rhythms of nature and the bare-knuckle brawls of their father. Narrated by the observant 14-year-old Danny, the story unfolds with his fiercely protective sister Cathy and their father John, who built their secluded home with their own hands. When encroaching landowners threaten their fragile sanctuary, John is forced to confront a violent past to defend his family's future. This Man Booker Prize-shortlisted debut is a captivating exploration of familial bonds, survival, and the primal connection to the land, rendered in lyrical prose that vividly captures both the beauty and brutality of their world.
Available Editions
paperback
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Published Jan 1, 2017
248 pages
ISBN: 9781616208448
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Details
First Published
2017
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Elmet by Fiona Mozley.