Hundred and Ninety-Nine Steps [Paperback]

Michael Faber (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2010

Sian, troubled by dark dreams and seeking distraction, joins an archaeological dig at Whitby Abbey. The abbey's one hundred and ninety-nine steps link the twenty-first century with the ruins of the past and Sian is swept into a mystery involving a long-hidden murder, a fragile manuscript in a bottle and a cast of most peculiar characters. Equal parts historical thriller, romance and ghost story, this is an ingenious literary page-turner and is completely unforgettable. THIS EDITION ALSO FEATURES MICHEL FABER'S NOVELLA THE COURAGE CONSORT

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Part historical thriller, part gothic romance, part ghost story, it is further confirmation that its author is a singular talent with a unique perception of the universe.' Sunday Herald

About the Author

Michel Faber has written nine books, including the highly acclaimed The Crimson Petal and the White, The Fahrenheit Twins and the Whitbread-shortlisted novel Under the Skin. He has also won a variety of short-story awards, including the Neil Gunn, the Ian St. James and the Macallan. Born in Holland, brought up in Australia, he now lives in the Scottish Highlands.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd; New edition edition (April 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1847678912
• ISBN-13: 978-1847678911
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,279,105 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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