{"product_id":"a-spell-for-drowning-isbn-9798892421799","title":"A Spell for Drowning","description":"\u003cb\u003eA stunning historical fantasy debut steeped in the salt and superstition of the Cornish coast. Perfect for readers of \u003ci\u003eCirce \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eGodkiller\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eForgotten sirens, mischievous sea gods, and the lore from days long since passed weave an irresistible tale.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe people of Portscatho are bound to traditions and to the sea, living side by side with the spirits, gods, and monsters that inhabit the rollicking waters. When Kensa and her half sister come across a dying sea beast on the Cornish shore, Kensa is quick to claim credit for the discovery and in doing so steals the glory and her sister’s position as apprentice to the local wise woman. It seems an appropriate station for Kensa, who has always existed out of step with the others in the village.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYet to be a wise woman is to be alone—unmarried, childless, relied upon, and lusted after yet never truly wanted. Kensa’s only real company is her mentor, the wise woman Isolde.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut Isolde won’t live forever, and when she falls ill, Kensa will do anything to save her and retain her newfound elevation within the community. Even if that means having to seek help from the Bucka, a terrifying and unfathomable sea god who guards the tides around Portscatho. In doing so, she’ll risk her life, her family, and everything she’s sworn to protect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully written, expertly crafted, and full of engaging and compelling Cornish mythology, \u003ci\u003eA Spell for Drowning\u003c\/i\u003e tackles the expectations and limitations put on women by society, what it means to be feared and needed at the same time, and how the desire for acceptance can either save or destroy us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the historical wonder of \u003ci\u003eA Thousand Ships, A Spell for Drowning\u003c\/i\u003e is in good company with compelling historical fantasies that enchant readers across the board.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA Spell for Drowning\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Ferrier crafts a thrilling yarn as dark, rich, and bloody as folk stories that have lasted centuries in the telling . . . A fairy tale with teeth.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Ferrier weaves Cornish folklore into a shadowy and hopeful modern gothic tale that holds great appeal for fans of Madeline Miller and Erin Morgenstern.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In the alluring fantasy novel \u003ci\u003eA Spell for Drowning\u003c\/i\u003e, a girl comes of age, and into her wisdom, in a world where folklore and myths still rule.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eForeword Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A truly immersive read steeped in the living landscape of earth and sea. \u003ci\u003eA Spell for Drowning\u003c\/i\u003e is folkloric fantasy as it should be―pernicious, wild and beholden to no-one. A story of outcast women, defiance and loss, and sisterhood and growth, it lingered long after the final pages.”\u003cbr\u003e―Eliza Chan, #1 \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eFathomfolk\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is a tale I crave to hear around a campfire. \u003ci\u003eA Spell for Drowning\u003c\/i\u003e is an utterly mesmerizing Gothic fairytale and a love letter to all the women who are marked as witches simply for being different. Wild, darkly woven, and overflowing with courage, this novel is an enchantment you cannot miss.”\u003cbr\u003e―Lucy Rose, \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Lamb\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Thrilling and bewitching from the very first deliciously crafted paragraph. This story of sisterhood, magic, folklore and tradition sets Rebecca Ferrier up as a first-rate writer of this age.”\u003cbr\u003e―Chịkọdịlị Emelụmadụ, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eDazzling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fable of family ties and belonging, of outcasts and alchemy. Spellbinding and striking, \u003ci\u003eA Spell for Drowning\u003c\/i\u003e is a siren song of folklore and mystery, of Cornwall calling you home.”\u003cbr\u003e―Victoria Hawthorne, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Darkest Night\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebecca Ferrier\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning writer based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Her speculative fiction reveals her obsessions with class, power, and death. She teaches creative writing and is a PhD student at Northumbria University. \u003ci\u003eA Spell for Drowning \u003c\/i\u003eis her debut novel. Since writing it, she has been inundated with hagstones, whether they be gifted by loved ones or hurled from the sea.","brand":"Alcove Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48232899117285,"sku":"NP9798892421799","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9798892421799.jpg?v=1767720810","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/a-spell-for-drowning-isbn-9798892421799","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}