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The Woodcock

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Pub Date Oct 01 2021 | Archive Date Jul 12 2021


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Description

It’s 1920s England, and the coastal town of Gravely is finally enjoying a fragile peace after World War I. John Lowell, a naturalist who writes articles on the flora and fauna of the shoreline, and his wife Harriet, lead a simple life, basking in their love for each other and enjoying the company of John’s visiting old school friend, David. But when an American whaler arrives in town with his beautiful red-haired daughters, boasting of his plans to build a pier and pleasure-grounds a mile out to sea, unexpected tensions and temptations arise. As secrets multiply, Harriet, John, and David must each ask themselves: what price is to be paid for pleasure?

It’s 1920s England, and the coastal town of Gravely is finally enjoying a fragile peace after World War I. John Lowell, a naturalist who writes articles on the flora and fauna of the shoreline, and...


A Note From the Publisher
Richard Smyth won the Northern Writer's Award 2017.

Richard Smyth won the Northern Writer's Award 2017.


Advance Praise

'Beautifully written - I could almost taste the salt.' —Carys Bray, author of A Song for Issy Bradley

'A novel of shifting, silted landscapes and relationships laid bare, with quiet urgency The Woodcock reveals the complexities of desire, instinct and faith.' —Eley Williams, author of The Liar's Dictionary

'Through the salty prism of a small, northern English coastal town, Smyth has a naturalist's eye for detail, and turns it here upon human nature.' —Jon Dunn, author of Orchid Summer


'Beautifully written - I could almost taste the salt.' —Carys Bray, author of A Song for Issy Bradley

'A novel of shifting, silted landscapes and relationships laid bare, with quiet urgency The...


Available Editions

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ISBN 9781912054985
PRICE $24.95 (USD)
PAGES 336

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