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A Skinful Of Shadows

by Frances Hardinge
$8.90 $5.90 34% off
A Skinful Of Shadows - Thryft
A Skinful Of Shadows - Thryft

Ghostly possession amidst war's dark suspicion.

If you've enjoyed stepping into historical settings with a supernatural twist, "A Skinful of Shadows" could be your next enthralling read. Frances Hardinge masterfully blends the terrors of the English Civil War with a young girl's ghostly encounters, immersing you in a story where inner battles are as fiercely fought as those on the field. The urgency and bravery of Makepeace's struggle offer a gripping tale calibrated with just the right touch of otherworldly intrigue.

  • Locus Award Nominee for Best Young Adult Book (2018)
  • Waterstones Book of the Year Nominee (2017)
  • Carnegie Medal Nominee (2019)
  • Lodestar Award Nominee (2018)
  • Premi Alba for Millor llibre fantàstic per a joves traduït al català (2020)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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A Skinful Of Shadows

by Frances Hardinge
$8.90 $5.90 34% off
ISBN: 9781509835508
Authors: Frances Hardinge
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Date of Publication: 2018-05-03
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Horror, Fantasy, Young Adult, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: War, Supernatural, Coming of Age, Paranormal, High Fantasy, Magical Realism, Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 3.98
(rated by 8758 readers)

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Description

We see ghosts. And they are drawn to us.Sometimes, when a person dies, their spirit goes looking for somewhere to hide. Some people have space within them, perfect for hiding. Makepeace has learned to defend herself from the ghosts that try to possess her in the night, desperate for refuge - but one day a dreadful event causes her to drop her guard.Now she has a spirit inside her. The spirit is wild, angry and strong, and it may be her only defence when she is sent to live with her father's cruel and powerful ancestors. But as she plans her escape to a country torn apart by civil war, Makepeace must decide which is worse: possession - or death.
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Ghostly possession amidst war's dark suspicion.

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  • Locus Award Nominee for Best Young Adult Book (2018)
  • Waterstones Book of the Year Nominee (2017)
  • Carnegie Medal Nominee (2019)
  • Lodestar Award Nominee (2018)
  • Premi Alba for Millor llibre fantàstic per a joves traduït al català (2020)
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