Marika Cobbold
On Hampstead Heath
On Hampstead Heath
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Thorn Marsh is a journalist with a passion for truth, but when the London Journal is bought by The Goring Group, she is moved from the news desk to the midweek supplement, reporting heart-warming stories for The Bright Side. She fabricates a good-news story of her own, which goes viral, but she goes in search of the truth behind it, only to find the answers locked away in the unconscious mind of a stranger. On Hampstead Heath is an homage to storytelling and to truth.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2022
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
A captivating blend of mystery and elegy, this novel serves as a poignant tribute to the fading era of traditional journalism. It will warmly resonate with readers, captivating their hearts and minds.
Thorn Marsh, raised in a household filled with whispered conversations, meaningful glances, and unfinished sentences, has grown up to become a passionate journalist driven by a quest for truth. Her dedication to her work at the London Journal surpasses even her previous devotion to her ex-husband. However, when the newspaper is acquired by the media conglomerate The Goring Group, known for prioritizing sales figures over fact-checking, Thorn finds herself questioning their methods and facing the demotion from the news desk to the midweek supplement, where she is assigned to report heartwarming stories for their new segment, The Bright Side.
With no hope of finding genuine good news, Thorn is left with no choice but to fabricate a feel-good story of her own. Centered around an angelic apparition on Hampstead Heath, the story takes off like wildfire, going viral and capturing the attention of the nation. However, Thorn finds herself caught in a moral dilemma as she delves deeper into the truth behind her creation, realizing that the answers lie hidden within the unconscious mind of a stranger.
In her eighth novel, On Hampstead Heath, Marika Cobbold masterfully weaves a tale that is both sharp and poignant, infused with a dark sense of humor. This homage to storytelling and the pursuit of truth pays tribute to the narratives we construct for ourselves and the stories that have the power to save us. Through Thorn's journey, Cobbold explores the complexities of morality, the boundaries between truth and fiction, and the enduring power of storytelling to connect and heal.
On Hampstead Heath is a testament to Cobbold's talent as a writer, offering readers a captivating and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling and the importance of truth in our lives.
Weight: 184g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529422658
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