The Pickpocket and the Gargoyle

Duck is fished from the river as an infant and raised by a roving band of street urchins called the Crowns. They infiltrate an abandoned cathedral in Odierne to put down roots, but Duck's allegiances start to blur. She is apprenticed to the local baker, but her true identity and destiny are revealed.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2022
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

A Beautifully Crafted Epic Adventure Spiced with Magic:
Prepare to embark on a captivating journey filled with magic and adventure, courtesy of the acclaimed author of "Hour of the Bees." This mesmerizing tale will transport you to a world where imagination knows no bounds.




Fished from the river as an infant and raised by a roving band of street urchins known as the Crowns, eight-year-old Duck keeps her head down and her mouth shut. It's a thrilling life, always teeming with thievery and constant pursuit—until the Crowns infiltrate an abandoned cathedral in the city of Odierne and decide to settle down. This is part of the bold new plan hatched by the fearless leader of the Crowns, Gnat, to ensure a steady supply of food and money. However, no sooner is Duck apprenticed to the kindly local baker than her allegiances begin to blur. Who is she truly? A Crown or an apprentice baker? And who does she desire to be?




Meanwhile, high above the streets of Odierne, on the roof of the unfinished cathedral, an old and ugly gargoyle grows weary of waiting to fulfill his destiny of watching and protecting. Told in alternating viewpoints, this exquisite novel evokes a timeless tale of love, self-discovery, and the profound impact of being rescued.




So, grab your imagination and join Duck on her unforgettable adventure as she navigates the complexities of loyalty, identity, and the power of friendship. Prepare to be swept away by the magic and wonder of this captivating story.

Weight: 309g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529507089