The Midnight News: The gripping and unforgettable novel as heard on BBC Radio 4 Book at Bedtime

In London during the Blitz, Charlotte Richmond, a 20-year-old woman, struggles to maintain her grip on reality as she is followed in the blackouts and begins to question if she is being paranoid or if something more sinister is at work.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 11 April 2024
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

In the heart of London, amidst the chaos of the Blitz, twenty-year-old Charlotte Richmond finds herself grappling with the harsh realities of war. Working at the Ministry of Information, she leads a dull but steady life, surrounded by her trusted friend, Ginny, and her attic room, a sanctuary of solitude. However, as enemy planes soar overhead, Charlotte's grip on reality begins to slip away. Is someone following her in the dark, or is her mind playing tricks on her? In a city where nothing is certain, it becomes increasingly difficult to discern who to trust. That is, until she meets a mysterious boy who feeds the birds.

Charlotte's encounter with this boy sparks a peculiar connection, one that challenges her preconceived notions of the world. He introduces her to a world of secrets and wonders, where the line between reality and imagination blurs. As Charlotte delves deeper into this enigmatic world, she begins to unravel the truth about her father and the dark secrets that lie behind his disappearance.

With each turn of the page, "The Bird Feeder" takes readers on a thrilling journey through the depths of human resilience and the power of hope. Nina Stibbe's captivating storytelling weaves a tapestry of emotions, leaving readers breathless and yearning for more. This late-night page-turner is a testament to the enduring human spirit and the resilience of love in the face of adversity.

Joanna Quinn, in her glowing review for RED, praises the book as a "marvel of storytelling." She describes it as a "late-night page-turner that will keep you guessing till the end." Francis Spufford, in his exquisite review for the DAILY TELEGRAPH, calls it "exquisite." He praises the author's "glorious" prose and the "marvelous" characters that populate the book.

"The Bird Feeder" is a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of literature to transport readers to different worlds and evoke a range of emotions. It is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction, mystery, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399602266