The Nightjar
A journey through magic, friendship, and betrayal
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Pan Macmillan
Published:5th Sep '19
Should be back in stock very soon
A mysterious parcel changes Alice's life, leading her to a magical London in The Nightjar, where she must navigate danger and betrayal.
In this captivating adventure, a mysterious parcel changes Alice Wyndham’s life forever. It leads her to a magical London deeply infused with Finnish mythology, revealing the one thing that can save her best friend. As she embarks on this journey, Alice discovers that the challenges ahead are unlike anything she has faced before.
Haunted by visions of birds throughout her life, Alice's perception shifts when the enigmatic Crowley appears at her door. He unveils the truth behind her visions: they are nightjars, miraculous creatures that guard our souls. However, a shadowy faction seeks to exploit her rare gift to hunt those with magical abilities, forcing Alice into a perilous situation.
On the run, Alice follows Crowley to an extraordinary alternate London, where she must learn to hone her talents amidst danger. Trust becomes a luxury she cannot afford as she navigates through a world filled with magic, marvels, and death cults. The Nightjar by Deborah Hewitt immerses readers in a tale of betrayal, complex loyalties, and the enduring power of friendship, making it an enthralling read from start to finish.
I thoroughly enjoyed this. The compelling plot and original mythological elements kept me gripped -- Genevieve Cogman
It’s a delight to explore the Rookery alongside Alice as she discovers her unusual powers and races to save her friend. The wildly imaginative Hewitt is a writer to watch -- Publishers Weekly starred review
Easily one of my favourite books of the last few years . . . bittersweet yet beautiful -- NovelKnight
The plot explodes off the page . . . I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a flight of fancy -- TheBookBag
An absolutely compelling read that I just couldn't put down
-- FrasersFunHouseHewitt's prose is fluid, engaging and often lush
-- FantasyLiteratureISBN: 9781509896462
Dimensions: 198mm x 131mm x 31mm
Weight: 324g
480 pages