Glassheart

An enchanting magical adventure set in the wild moors of Dartmoor – the second middle-grade novel from the bestselling Katharine Orton.

Through the glass, the magic is waiting... Nona and her uncle travel everywhere together, replacing stained-glass windows in war-torn buildings throughout England. One day a mysterious commission takes them to the lonely moors of Dartmoor, where a powerful magic threatens everything that Nona holds dear. She is determined to do whatever it takes to protect those she loves – even if it means fighting darkness itself. A beautifully imaginative and rich adventure about determination, courage and the power of love, set in the aftermath of World War Two. Perfect for fans of Abi Elphinstone, Sophie Anderson and Catherine Doyle.

"This is fantasy at its glutinous best." The Daily Telegraph, Books of the Year Set in the lonely wilds of Dartmoor after WW2, this is atmospheric fantasy at its very best, exploring a moment of British history not often told, and weaving it with magic, folklore and mystery. With a gorgeous cover design by Sandra Dieckmann, illustrator of Nevertell, ensuring Katharine's second book is just as irresistible!

Featured in The Bookseller's November Previews. -- Fiona Noble The Bookseller
Rich and atmospheric, Glassheart feels like a long-lost folktale brimming with ghostly magic. -- Jennifer Bell
A masterfully written story surging with powerful energy, as brilliant as the finest stained glass. Nona is a heroine you'll never forget. -- Sinéad O'Hart
Shatteringly good. Katharine Orton writes about history as someone who understands it, and about magic as though she could probably do it. -- Nick Tomlinson
Glassheart shimmers with magic and adventure ... A story that left a sparkling splinter in my soul. -- Damaris Young

After gaining an English degree and an MA in creative writing, Katharine Orton worked for Barefoot Books in Bath before leaving to focus on her writing and her young family. She signed with her agent after taking part in the brilliant WoMentoring Project. Her first novel, Nevertell, was published to critical-acclaim and was an instant bestseller. Glassheart is her second book. She currently lives in Bristol.

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