The Western Wind
The Western Wind
Samantha Harvey
Moving back in time towards the moment of Thomas Newman’s death, the story is related by Reve – an extraordinary creation, a patient shepherd to his wayward flock, and a man with secrets of his own to keep.
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**SHORTLISTED FOR THE WALTER SCOTT PRIZE 2019**
15th century Oakham, in Somerset; a tiny village cut off by a big river with no bridge. When a man is swept away by the river in the early hours of Shrove Saturday, an explanation has to be found: accident, suicide or murder? The village priest, John Reve, is privy to many secrets in his role as confessor. But will he be able to unravel what happened to the victim, Thomas Newman, the wealthiest, most capable and industrious man in the village? And what will happen if he can’t?
Moving back in time towards the moment of Thomas Newman’s death, the story is related by Reve – an extraordinary creation, a patient shepherd to his wayward flock, and a man with secrets of his own to keep. Through his eyes, and his indelible voice, Harvey creates a medieval world entirely tangible in its immediacy.
Product Description
Title - The Western Wind
Edition -
Author - Samantha Harvey
ISBN 13 - 9781784708030
Imprint - Vintage
Publisher - Vintage Publishing
Date Published - 28/02/2019
Prize -
No. of pages -
Binding Type - Paperback
Dimensions - 129 x 198 x 18mm
Weight - 213 g
Languages - English