Crow Dark Dawn

In Crow Dark Dawn, Morrow, Ghresselle, Fenya, and Binnory are all characters who are struggling to survive in a liminal city. They are drawn on folklore and myth to create a distinctive dream-like atmosphere.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 16 October 2023
Publisher: Hawkwood Books

In the captivating world of Crow Dark Dawn, the narratives of Morrow, Ghresselle, Fenya, and Binnory unfold, painting a vivid portrait of resilience, complexity, and cunning. These characters navigate a liminal city, characterized by wind-swept wharfs, winding alleyways, stagnant canals, and cold, dank cellars. Drawing upon folklore and myth, the author creates a distinctive dream-like atmosphere that immerses readers in a world of wonder and intrigue.

Morrow, abandoned by his mother, Lummenmilk, finds solace under the guidance of Grob, the wizened old ratcatcher. Grob imparts his trade to Morrow, teaching him the secrets of trapping and survival in the city's treacherous underbelly. Ghresselle, an old woman teetering on the edge of reality, roams the city in search of her deceased husband and a brother she never knew. Believing him to be drowned, she clings to the hope of reuniting with them. Fenya and Arrak, two street urchins, navigate the city's streets with a keen eye for opportunity. They scavenge for fruit and pickings, often resorting to petty theft to make ends meet. Binnory, a young woman who arrives from the countryside, finds herself entangled in the world of pickpockets and tricksters. Despite her initial naivety, she quickly learns to navigate the complexities of the city and becomes a skilled player in her own right.

In this tapestry of characters, longing, loneliness, hunger, and disease coexist with dancing, revelry, fiddle-playing, puppetry, and the haunting memory of a far-off village. The mythic tale of a flower that bursts into flames but never burns lingers in the background, adding an extra layer of mystery and intrigue to the story. Crow Dark Dawn is a testament to the power of storytelling, as it weaves together a rich tapestry of characters, myth, and folklore to create a captivating and unforgettable world.

Weight: 200g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781739323929