Mrs Death Misses Death

Mrs. Death is a novel that follows Wolf Willeford, a young writer, as he becomes Mrs. Death's scribe and travels with her to witness deaths of past and present, discussing the future of humanity. Their friendship grows into an affirmation of hope, resilience, and love, despite Death's world-weariness.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 28 January 2021
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd

SHORTLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE

Mrs. Death weaves an intoxicating tale in this life-affirming fire-starter of a novel.

Mrs. Death has had enough. Exhausted from her eternal duty, she seeks solace in unburdening her conscience to someone. Wolf Willeford, a troubled young writer, is well-acquainted with death but has never encountered Death in person—a black, working-class woman who operates unseen. Enchanted by her captivating stories, Wolf becomes Mrs. Death's scribe, embarking on the task of writing her memoirs. Through their desk, Wolf traverses time and space alongside Mrs. Death, witnessing deaths from the past and present, engaging in profound discussions about humanity's future. As their friendship deepens, it evolves into a surprising affirmation of hope, resilience, and love. Despite her worldly weariness, Mrs. Death must continue to hold the fates of humans in her hands, appearing unexpectedly in our lives.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 146 x 222 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838851194
Edition number: Main