The Unravelling

In "The Unravelling," two women and a wild island are connected by a truth buried deep in the past. The novel is a captivating blend of mystery, emotion, and atmospheric storytelling that will keep readers engaged until the very end.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Two women. A wild Island. A truth buried deep in the past.

‘Like a surreal cabinet of curiosities – haunting,eerie,evocative Bridget Collins, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Binding

‘This moving tale is set in a mesmerising world Heat

‘Polly Crosby whips up a lush,mythical world in this dream-like novel. . . . A book worms treat! Eve Chase, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Glass House

Tartelin Brown is all alone in the world. So when she sees an advert for a job on a remote island, she knows she has nothing to lose.

Her employer, Marianne Stourbridge, is a woman as strange and mysterious as the place she inhabits. Tasked with hunting butterflies for Mariannes research, Tartelin quickly uncovers evidence of something even more intriguing – for Marianne has a remarkable past.

Determined to piece together the story, Tartelin must first confront her own. But what she discovers on the island is more terrible and heart-breaking than she could ever have imagined.

Atmospheric and deeply emotional, The Unravelling is the captivating novel from the author of The Illustrated Child.

Readers love The Unravelling …

‘I absolutely loved The Unravelling , and there is something really special about Crosby s beautiful and immersive storytelling

‘A beautiful haunting and uniquely captivating book

‘If you enjoyed The Lost Apothecar y or The Mermaid of Black Conch , then this is definitely for you

‘A gorgeously written story, atmospheric and hauntingly beautiful. Captivating and totally immersive. It is one for those that like delving into mysteries of the past, to discover more about a family and to discover the secrets.

The Unravelling is a haunting and atmospheric novel that takes place on a remote island. The story follows two women, Bridget and Marianne, who are both searching for answers to a mysterious past.

Bridget is a young woman who has recently lost her mother and is struggling to come to terms with her grief. She decides to take a job on the island, where she hopes to find some peace and closure.

Marianne is a wealthy and powerful woman who has lived on the island for many years. She is known for her strange and mysterious behaviour, and many people on the island are afraid of her.

Bridget quickly discovers that Marianne has a dark and complicated past, and she is determined to uncover the truth about her employer. As she delves deeper into Mariannes past, she uncovers a series of secrets that have been hidden for years.

One of the secrets that Bridget uncovers is that Marianne is a former witch who was burned at the stake many years ago. Bridget is horrified by this revelation, and she begins to question whether Marianne is truly safe to be around.

As Bridget continues to investigate Mariannes past, she becomes increasingly aware of the danger that she is in. Marianne is a powerful and dangerous woman, and she is willing to do anything to protect her secrets.

Bridget is determined to uncover the truth about Marianne and to expose her for the evil that she is. She must confront Marianne and challenge her beliefs and motivations, and she is willing to risk everything to do so.

The Unravelling is a gripping and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. It is a story that explores the power of secrets, the consequences of greed, and the importance of facing the truth.

In conclusion, The Unravelling is a haunting and atmospheric novel that explores the power of secrets, the consequences of greed, and the importance of facing the truth. It is a story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end, and it is a testament to the power of storytelling.

Weight: 232g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008358488