{"product_id":"a-spell-for-drowning-paperback","title":"A Spell for Drowning - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRebecca Ferrier\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stunning historical fantasy debut steeped in the salt and superstition of the Cornish coast. Perfect for readers of \u003ci\u003eCirce \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eGodkiller\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eForgotten sirens, mischievous sea gods, and the lore from days long since passed weave an irresistible tale. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe people of Portscatho are bound to traditions and to the sea, living side by side with the spirits, gods, and monsters that inhabit the rollicking waters. When Kensa and her half sister come across a dying sea beast on the Cornish shore, Kensa is quick to claim credit for the discovery and in doing so steals the glory and her sister's position as apprentice to the local wise woman. It seems an appropriate station for Kensa, who has always existed out of step with the others in the village. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYet to be a wise woman is to be alone--unmarried, childless, relied upon, and lusted after yet never truly wanted. Kensa's only real company is her mentor, the wise woman Isolde. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut Isolde won't live forever, and when she falls ill, Kensa will do anything to save her and retain her newfound elevation within the community. Even if that means having to seek help from the Bucka, a terrifying and unfathomable sea god who guards the tides around Portscatho. In doing so, she'll risk her life, her family, and everything she's sworn to protect. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeautifully written, expertly crafted, and full of engaging and compelling Cornish mythology, \u003ci\u003eA Spell for Drowning\u003c\/i\u003e tackles the expectations and limitations put on women by society, what it means to be feared and needed at the same time, and how the desire for acceptance can either save or destroy us. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith the historical wonder of \u003ci\u003eA Thousand Ships, A Spell for Drowning\u003c\/i\u003e is in good company with compelling historical fantasies that enchant readers across the board.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebecca Ferrier\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning writer based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Her speculative fiction reveals her obsessions with class, power, and death. She teaches creative writing and is a PhD student at Northumbria University. \u003ci\u003eA Spell for Drowning \u003c\/i\u003eis her debut novel. Since writing it, she has been inundated with hagstones, whether they be gifted by loved ones or hurled from the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.84 x 8.28 x 5.58 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 27, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43157584347199,"sku":"9798892421799","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/r4HJ42D-7X9798892421799.webp?v=1776982537","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/a-spell-for-drowning-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}