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Jane Probably early teens and up! There’s nothing overly graphic in the story, but there are some scenes involving some non-descriptive sexual content and …moreProbably early teens and up! There’s nothing overly graphic in the story, but there are some scenes involving some non-descriptive sexual content and violence against animals, and those themes carry through the whole story.(less)

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I am completely captivated by the covers of Joanne M. Harris's books - so many stunning designs. Who is responsible for them for the publisher?

Jane Joanne Harris’ website says that the cover art was done by Sue Gent, and it’s published by Gollancz!

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Is this a standalone or part of a series?

Jane It’s a standalone book, but it is similar to several other Joanne Harris books in that it’s inspired by stories in the Child Ballads collection of old…moreIt’s a standalone book, but it is similar to several other Joanne Harris books in that it’s inspired by stories in the Child Ballads collection of old folk songs!(less)

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Where and when does this book take place?

Edvard Where: Islands off the coast of Scotland. Probably Lewis and Harris, but maybe Shetland or Orkney.

When: 1700s-1800s, maybe.…moreWhere: Islands off the coast of Scotland. Probably Lewis and Harris, but maybe Shetland or Orkney.

When: 1700s-1800s, maybe.(less)

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Is this book released in the U.S. now (Nov 2018) or not? I seem to be getting mixed info online. Just finished 'A Pocketful of Crows' and I'm hungry for more!

Joanne Harris No, it hasn't yet come out in the US.…moreNo, it hasn't yet come out in the US.(less)

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