A twisty-turny shadowy mystery from highly-acclaimed
and Waterstones Prize-shortlisted author Lucy Strange.
Abandoned at a boarding school on a bleak and remote Scottish
island, Faye discovers that she and the other pupils have been sent
there for doing something wicked. But what is it that Faye has
done?
She might be bold enough to explore the prison-like island but
has she the courage to face a secret deep within herself?
A stunning new tale from the Queen of Gothic, Lucy Strange
- author of The Secret of Nightingale Wood, Sisters
of the Lost Marsh, The Ghost of Gosswater and the Waterstones
Prize-shortlisted Our Castle by the Sea
A masterful blend of thrilling Gothic mystery, a touch
of magical realism and stunning writing, all wrapped up in a twisty-turny
plot
Perfect for fans of Frances Hardinge and Emma Carroll
Longlisted for The Highland Book Prize 2024
PRAISE FOR THE ISLAND AT THE EDGE OF NIGHT:
'Dazzling, endearing, unputdownable, green-magical. A gorgeous
book.' HILARY MCKAY
'Lucy Strange is a master of dreadful delight. Her tales will
chill your spine and haunt your mind, long after you have closed
the final page.' JACK MEGGITT-PHILLIPS
'Absolutely superb! Unputdownable. From its gripping drama
to its breathtaking beauty, I loved every word.' ELOISE
WILLIAMS
'A gripping tale, as gritty and gothic as it is otherworldly
and luminous. Nobody does it like Strange.' NICHOLAS
BOWLING
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