Sophie Anderson grew up in Swansea, studied at Liverpool University, and has worked as a geologist and science teacher. She wrote textbooks until characters from Slavic folklore began appearing in her work. Sophie has an international family and loves to write stories inspired by different folklores and cultures. Now living in the Lake District with her husband, Sophie enjoys the freedom of home schooling her three children, fell walking, canoeing, and daydreaming.
This vividly imagined blend of fairy tale and coming-of-age novel
reflects perceptively on death and loss
*The Sunday Times*
This original debut takes a poignant, philosophical look at
predestination and free choice, and features delectable food
descriptions, cheeky jackdaws and a frolicking lamb.
*The Guardian*
A magical tale… a captivating and original retelling of a
traditional story straight out of folklore. Beautiful escapism.
*Sunday Express S Magazine*
Enticing, a little bit dangerous, and thrumming with
possibilities.
*Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars*
While it plays, elegantly and surprisingly warmly, with the idea of
death, Anderson’s book is rich with the tastes, smells and
sensations of life, from the flavour of borscht to the sounds of
violins
*Times Literary Supplement*
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