Twelve Moons: A Year Under a Shared Sky

Twelve Moons is a memoir by Caro Giles that follows a year spent caught between the wild sea and the changing moon of the Northumberland skies. It follows the lunar calendar, each chapter sharing a month and a moon, and shows the simmering power that lies in our often hidden daily lives. Set against windswept beaches and ancient hills, it is a story about finding yourself, your voice, and a sense that even in the dark of the night, we are never truly alone.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 18 January 2024
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

TWELVE MOONS is a captivating memoir that delves into a year spent navigating the tumultuous interplay between the vast expanse of the wild sea and the ever-changing moonlit skies of Northumberland. Caro Giles, residing on the remote outskirts of the country, leads a tribe of daughters: The Mermaid, The Whirlwind, The Caulbearer, and The Littlest One. Despite feeling isolated and constrained by various circumstances, including financial limitations, illness, and the hardships of single motherhood, she finds herself confined to the rugged landscape that surrounds her.

Throughout the course of the year, the moon becomes her steadfast companion, accompanying her through both dark and joyous moments. Even when the sky is obscured by clouds, the moon's gravitational pull remains evident in the ebb and flow of the tides. TWELVE MOONS follows the lunar calendar, with each chapter dedicated to a month and its corresponding moon, highlighting the latent power that exists within our daily lives, often overlooked. This memoir is a poignant and honest portrayal of life, never shying away from its awkward truths but also showcasing the potential for love to thrive when we create space for ourselves.

Set against the backdrop of windswept beaches and ancient hills, TWELVE MOONS is deeply immersed in nature and landscape. Since the dawn of time, humanity has gazed up at the moon and witnessed a reflection of our own stories. Twelve Moons is one such tale—a book about self-discovery, finding one's voice, and the unwavering belief that even in the darkest of nights, we are never truly alone.

Weight: 202g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008543266