Rookery

In the sequel to "The Nightjar," Alice must save her new home, The Rookery, from destruction while facing unimaginable perils and uncovering a conspiracy. She must wield her rare abilities under House Mielikki, but someone wants her to fail.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 496 pages
\n Publication date: 05 August 2021
\n Publisher: Pan Macmillan
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A haunting and atmospheric tale – Kirkus Reviews In 1910 London,Alice is a young woman with a passion for birds and a gift for seeing the supernatural. When she stumbles upon a mysterious rookery,she is drawn into a world of secrets and magic that she never imagined possible. The Rookery is a place of wonder and mystery,where Nightjars – beautiful birds that guard the souls of the dead – live and thrive. Alice is soon caught up in the intrigue of the rookery and its inhabitants,including the enigmatic Mr. Ravenwood and the beautiful Miss Grey. As Alice delves deeper into the mysteries of the rookery,she discovers that it is in danger of being destroyed by a powerful force that wants to keep its secrets hidden. Alice must use all of her skills and resources to save the rookery and its inhabitants from this threat,but she soon realizes that the price she must pay to save it may be too great. The Rookery is a thrilling and suspenseful adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. It is a story of love,loss,and sacrifice,and it explores the power of magic and the importance of protecting the things that we love.
The Rookery, a city of secrets, lies, and magic, is on the brink of destruction. But can Alice, the new resident, save her newfound home from impending doom? Will she sacrifice her life to protect its secrets?

Alice's life took an unexpected turn when she stumbled upon this alternate London. She discovered the existence of Nightjars, extraordinary birds that protect our souls. However, her newfound magic comes with a dark side. Determined to protect her friends, Alice enrolls in House Mielikki, the House of Life, to hone her rare abilities. Yet, something is amiss. A series of attacks leaves her reeling, and it becomes evident that someone is determined to see her fail.

Alice must embark on a perilous journey into a world of seductive magic and unimaginable dangers to uncover the conspiracy. As she delves deeper, she discovers the true reason behind the risk to the Rookery itself. Realizing the immense price she must pay to save it, Alice is prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice.

The Rookery is the captivating sequel to The Nightjar by Deborah Hewitt. Praise for The Nightjar has been pouring in. Publishers Weekly hailed it as "wildly imaginative" and praised Hewitt as a writer to watch. TheBookbag described it as an "unusual and exciting story," while Booklist praised it as a "magical adventure full of danger, betrayal, and devotion." Kirkus Reviews praised it as a "haunting and atmospheric tale."

In 1910 London, Alice is a young woman with a passion for birds and a gift for seeing the supernatural. When she discovers a mysterious rookery, she is drawn into a world of secrets and magic that she never imagined possible.

The Rookery is a place of wonder and mystery, where Nightjars, beautiful birds that guard the souls of the dead, live and thrive. Alice is soon caught up in the intrigue of the rookery and its inhabitants, including the enigmatic Mr. Ravenwood and the beautiful Miss Grey.

As Alice delves deeper into the mysteries of the rookery, she discovers that it is in danger of being destroyed by a powerful force that wants to keep its secrets hidden. Alice must use all of her skills and resources to save the rookery and its inhabitants from this threat, but she soon realizes that the price she must pay to save it may be too great.

The Rookery is a thrilling and suspenseful adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. It is a story of love, loss, and sacrifice, and it explores the power of magic and the importance of protecting the things that we love.

\n Weight: 352g\n
Dimension: 130 x 196 x 35 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781509896493\n \n