Edith Holler

It's the dawn of a new century—1901—and England mourns the loss of its venerable queen, while an heir ascends to her long-held throne. Amidst this national transition, in the historic city of Norwich, the spirited and astute Edith Holler lives enshrined within the vibrant walls of the Holler Theatre, a playhouse her authoritarian father insists would crumble without her presence. Edith's world is one of raucous stage life, yet she is tantalized by the world beyond, a city ripe with stories she yearns to explore. Driven by her curiosity, Edith channels her creativity into crafting a theatrical masterpiece—an adaptation of the chilling local myth of Mawther Meg, a grotesque figure steeped in bloodshed and tied to the creation of the notorious Beetle Spread. However, her creative oasis is threatened when her father, unexpectedly, betroths himself to the enigmatic and foreboding Margaret Unthank, a woman whose name is synonymous with the Beetle Spread empire. Sensing a menace behind Margaret's intent, Edith is plunged into a quest to safeguard her beloved father, the theatre's legacy, and her own artistic aspirations from the dark influences of her future stepmother. "Edith Holler" is an enchanting narrative, woven with rich characterization and the author's uniquely whimsical illustrations. This novel emerges as a contemporary fairy tale that deftly navigates a young woman's rebellion against patriarchal dominance and her bold endeavor to expose the grim use of children in the pursuit of profit. A tale as timeless as it is timely, it invites readers into the heart of a heroine who seeks to dictate her own story in a world bent on writing it for her.

$26.99*

Support Independent Bookstores
When you buy from Indie Booksellers, you are supporting independent bookstores!