The House of Sorrowing Stars

A haunting tale of loss and self-discovery

Beth Cartwright author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cornerstone

Published:12th Jan '23

Should be back in stock very soon

The House of Sorrowing Stars cover

A young woman explores an old house on an island, uncovering secrets of loss and beauty in The House of Sorrowing Stars.

In The House of Sorrowing Stars, readers are drawn into a haunting literary fable that explores the themes of loss, beauty, and self-discovery. Set on a mysterious island, an old house stands as a testament to the sorrow of those who visit. Each room holds secrets that are only revealed to those who are willing to confront their own grief. The story follows Liddy, a young woman who receives an unexpected invitation to this enchanted place, despite never having experienced loss herself. Her journey begins as she seeks to understand the pain that lingers in the air and the hearts of those around her.

As Liddy navigates her new surroundings, she encounters a cast of intriguing characters, including Vivienne, the austere woman whose presence is both captivating and unsettling; Ben, the reserved gardener who tends to the garden of sorrow; and Raphael, the enigmatic Keymaker who holds the keys to the house's deepest secrets. Each character is intertwined with the house's history, and Liddy must unravel their stories to discover her own purpose. The narrative unfolds with a slow-burning intrigue, immersing readers in a world rich with metaphor and emotion.

The House of Sorrowing Stars is described as a beautiful fairytale, transporting readers through a landscape where loss is both a haunting presence and a path to healing. With poetic prose and an enchanting atmosphere, this story invites readers to reflect on their own experiences of sorrow and the transformative power of love and beauty. It is a journey that promises to resonate long after the last page is turned.

This beautiful and beguiling book tells a poignant and haunting story rich in slow-burning intrigue and tender emotion * Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne *
A transporting, delicious fairytale about loss, beauty, and love. * Kiran Millwood Hargrave *
A haunting journey of self-discovery, bursting with metaphor, and with the feel of a classic fairytale. Prepare to get lost in this spellbinding world. * Ava Reid, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wolf and the Woodsman *
The House of Sorrowing Star is like a dream poured onto a page. Haunting, surreal, and intricate, Cartwright has deftly crafted a story about what we find when we believe we are lost. * Heather Walter, author of Malice. *
Enchanting, poetic prose that enriches a beautiful fairytale world. * A. E. Warren, author of the Tomorrow’s Ancestors series *
PRAISE FOR FEATHERTIDE * : *
A beautiful fairytale of a book with the most delicious prose. I devoured every page * Alex Bell, bestselling author of The Polar Bear Explorers’ Club *
A charming read filled with some beautifully poetic prose * SFX *
An enchanting fairytale set in a rich fantasy world. * The Sun *
I would definitely recommend this book if you are a fantasy fan and just want a book you can cosy up in bed with and just forget about the world. * Two Book Thieves Blog *

ISBN: 9781529157819

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 24mm

Weight: 277g

400 pages