Feathertide

A magical fairytale-inspired debut about accepting being that little bit different, for fans of The Night Circus and The Bear and the Nightingale.

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

If you enjoy magical realism and moving tales of self-discovery, you won't be able to put this down.

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A magical fairytale-inspired debut about accepting being that little bit different, for fans of The Night Circus and The Bear and the Nightingale. 
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A girl. A secret. A life-changing journey. 
 
'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 
 
Born covered in the feathers of a bird, and kept hidden in a crumbling house full of secrets, Marea has always known she was different, but never known why. And so to find answers, she goes in search of the father she has never met. 
 
The hunt leads her to the City of Murmurs, a place of mermaids and mystery, where jars of swirling mist are carried through the streets by the broken-hearted. 
 
And Mara will never forget what she learns there 
 
Feathertide is an enchanting, magical novel perfect for fans of Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus and Katherine Arden's The Bear and the Nightingale. 
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Readers are loving Feathertide! 
 
'Magical, inventive and unique. A truly beautiful story.' 
 
'Rarely there comes a book that makes you go wow. When it does you want to treasure every word, savour the book, never let it end. This is that book.' 
 
'Beautifully written, reminiscent of old fairy tales, yet very modern in its concepts.' 
 
'Quite literally the most beautiful book I’ve ever read.' 
 
'Beth Cartwright's stunning prose left me enchanted and enthralled and I love this style of writing.'

Beth Cartwright

This beautiful and beguiling book tells a poignant and haunting story rich in slow-burning intrigue and tender emotion

A transporting, delicious fairytale about loss, beauty, and love.

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.

Enchanting, poetic prose that enriches a beautiful fairytale world.

A. E. Warren, author of the Tomorrow’s Ancestors series

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

An enchanting fairytale set in a rich fantasy world.

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.

What anchors you ashore is that it reads like a love letter to all the people who don't feel quite one thing or another, for all those of us who are still feeling out the world and seeking their place in it

There is no way of describing my reading experience with this book as anything other than lovely, truly lovely

It felt like I was reading some kind of poetic, dreamy tale that completely enchants your mind. I was immediately captivated by the author's style of writing and it is probably one of the most imaginative, magical books I have ever read

It's a story that is totally addictive and just so beautifully written. It's powerful, moving and original and it's one I will definitely be highly recommending

Beth Cartwright has created such a rich, unique alternative world that is full of magic and I couldn't help but get completely immersed in it... What a fantastic debut from Beth Cartwright. I look forward to seeing what she does next

Beth Cartwright creates a magical fairtytale world, where there is plenty of beauty of the plants and landscape but there is also the darker side of grief and sadness mixed in. This is a beautiful and haunting read that weaved it's magic over me taking me to this magical place, where I could loose myself. A stunning read.

This is such a beautiful and haunting read and I couldn't put it down... The House of Sorrowing Stars is an enchanting and magical fairytale, which was a sheer delight to read.

Beth Cartwright

Praise for The House of Sorrowing Stars

This beautiful and beguiling book tells a poignant and haunting story rich in slow-burning intrigue and tender emotion

A transporting, delicious fairytale about loss, beauty, and love.

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.

This beautiful and beguiling book tells a poignant and haunting story rich in slow-burning intrigue and tender emotion

A transporting, delicious fairytale about loss, beauty, and love.

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.

This beautiful and beguiling book tells a poignant and haunting story rich in slow-burning intrigue and tender emotion

A transporting, delicious fairytale about loss, beauty, and love.

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.

Books by Beth Cartwright

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