In the Heart of Hidden Things

Ephraim Brady has money and power, and the bitter will to hurt those who cross him. Tobias Ware, born on a night when the blazing fey dog Black Hal roared past the Wares gate, needs protection from the Smiths. John, Matthew's son, has turned out a little . . . uncommon, but he means well.

Format: Hardback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 09 June 2022
Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Everyone is aware that if you cross the People, you must make the long journey to Gyrford, where countless generations of fairy smiths have protected the county with cold iron, wise counsel, and unfiltered views on your common sense. However, protecting the weak from the powerful can make enemies. Ephraim Brady has wealth and power, and a bitter desire to harm those who cross him. And if he cannot touch Elder Farrier Jedediah Smith, he can harm those the Smiths care about. The Smiths care about Tobias Ware, born on a night when the blazing fey dog Black Hal roared past the Ware's gate. Tobias does not understand the language or laws of men, and he cannot stay away from the Bellame woods, where trespass is a hanging offense. If Toby is to survive, he needs protection. It should be a manageable job. Jedediah Smith has a head on his shoulders, and so too (mostly) does his son Matthew. Only Matthew's son John has turned out a little . . . uncommon. But he means well. It was not his fault that the bramble bush put on a berry head and started taking offense. Or that Tobias upset it. But John has not yet learned that if you follow the things other folk do not see, they might drag those you love into the path of ruin.

Weight: 640g
Dimension: 236 x 160 x 42 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529414875