Sparks of Bright Matter

In the debut novel "The Mutus Liber", Peter Woulfe is tasked with caring for a mysterious illustrated book, which is stolen by Sukie. He is pursued by threatening men who are willing to do anything to get it back. The key to his dilemma may be found in half-remembered events from his childhood and Irish myth.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 11 April 2024
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

A captivating debut novel that showcases remarkable imagination and originality, The Sunday Times has praised it as "thrilling and intoxicating." Evie Woods, the author of The Lost Bookshop, has also expressed her admiration, describing it as a dazzling debut. The story unfolds as ambitious apprentice chemist and secret alchemist Peter Woulfe is entrusted with caring for a mysterious illustrated book, the Mutus Liber. However, he soon discovers that the grimy underworld of Georgian London is even more perilous than he had imagined. The book is stolen by the cunning Sukie, and Peter finds himself being relentlessly pursued by dangerous individuals who are willing to go to any lengths to reclaim it. As Peter embarks on a quest to find Sukie and unravel the secrets of the Mutus Liber, he uncovers a web of intrigue that connects his present dilemma to half-remembered events from his childhood and even further back, in the enigmatic mists of Irish myth.

This spell-binding and unputdownable tale delves into the realms of spirit and matter, love and lust, and reality and magic. With its intricate plot, well-developed characters, and beautiful descriptions, The Mutus Liber transports readers to a world where the line between reality and illusion blurs, leaving them eagerly anticipating the resolution of the mystery and the unraveling of the secrets that lie within.

Weight: 526g
Dimension: 242 x 162 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804184127