L'écriture de Polly Hall se caractérise par une imagination magnifiquement sobre, mais à la fois brute et viscérale. Ses œuvres diverses, y compris des nouvelles et de la poésie, ont été présentées dans des anthologies et des projets artistiques nationaux et internationaux. Hall explore l'expérience humaine avec une perspective distinctive, offrant aux lecteurs un voyage vraiment imaginatif. Ses récits sont reconnus pour leur voix unique et leur profonde résonance émotionnelle.
Exploring the intriguing concept of Foot Reading, this practical guide empowers readers to understand themselves and others through the analysis of feet. By observing various characteristics of feet, one can uncover motivations, personality traits, and potential. The book offers insights into how this unique method can enhance self-awareness and improve interpersonal relationships, making it a valuable tool for personal growth and understanding.
This contemporary gothic tale explores profound themes of art, love, and death through its lyrical narrative. Award-winning author Polly Hall weaves a story that captivates readers with its striking conclusions and emotional depth, marking a compelling debut that promises to resonate with those who appreciate intricate storytelling.
A woman searching for her birth-parents unlocks the secrets of her horrific past, as she tries to stop the goblin within in this kaleidoscopic dark psychological horror about identity and belonging, with a dread-inducing climax you will never forget. Perfect for fans of Eric LaRocca, Daphne du Maurier and Catriona Ward. Myrrh has a goblin inside her, a voice in her head that tells her all the things she’s done wrong, that berates her and drags her down. Desperately searching for her birth-parents across dilapidated seaside towns in the South coast of England, she finds herself silenced and cut off at every step. Cayenne is trapped in a loveless marriage, the distance between her and her husband growing further and further each day. Longing for a child, she has visions promising her a baby. As Myrrh’s frustrations grow, the goblin in her grows louder and louder, threatening to tear apart the few relationships she holds dear and destroy everything around her. When Cayenne finds her husband growing closer to his daughter – Cayenne's stepdaughter – and pushing her further out of his life, she makes a decision that sends her into a terrible spiral. The stories of these women will unlock a past filled with dark secrets and strange connections, all leading to an unforgettable, horrific climax.
Když Scarlett potká taxidermistu Henryho, začíná vášnivý milostný vztah. O rok později, na Štědrý den, se Scarlett pokouší pochopit svou posedlost Henryho tvory a vliv jeho rivala Felixe. Scarlett, okouzlená a uvězněná izolovaným venkovským prostředím na somersetském vřesovišti, které nazývá svým domovem, kontaktuje jedinou zbývající rodinu, své dvojče Rhetta. Snaží se porozumět tajemství, které sdílejí. Scarlett si brzy uvědomí, že minulé sliby mají dalekosáhlé následky.
Taxidermistova milenka je skrápěna přívalovými dešti venkova jihozápadní Anglie a láká vás stále hlouběji do Scarlettina nádherně děsivého světa.
