Lines and Shadows

In 1960, Ginny Matlock is appointed as the first woman computer at a secretive nuclear testing facility off the East Anglian coast. She soon discovers a terrible secret and a dark tale haunting the local pub. As the Berlin Wall rises and nuclear Armageddon threatens, can Ginny build a life for herself among these mysteries or will the terrors of the age suck her under? Sarah Bower's novel blows the spy thriller genre to pieces and creates a feminist masterpiece from the rubble.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 148 pages
Publication date: 06 August 2023
Publisher: Story Machine

In the midst of the Cold War in 1960, a remarkable appointment takes place. Ginny Matlock, a mathematical prodigy, becomes the first woman computer at a secretive nuclear testing facility located off the East Anglian coast. As she delves into this enigmatic landscape, she quickly realizes that nothing is as it seems. The air is filled with a sense of mystery, and the shifting shorelines and endless skies hint at hidden secrets. Ginny's curiosity leads her to explore the enigmatic Briar Cottage and the haunting local pub, where she encounters a mysterious Artist who becomes intertwined in her fate. As the Berlin Wall rises and the threat of nuclear Armageddon looms in Cuba, Ginny faces the daunting challenge of building a life amidst these mysteries. However, the terrors of the age seem to be closing in on her, threatening to pull her under. Sarah Bower's brilliant novella, Lines and Shadows, takes the spy thriller genre to new heights and transforms it into a feminist masterpiece. It is a swirling mystery in which mathematical proof is always just out of reach, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the story. This captivating novel draws inspiration from Sarah Perry's The Essex Serpent and John Le Carre, creating a unique and captivating blend of genres.

Weight: 214g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912665273