The sweeping new novel from New York Times bestselling author Katherine Arden. 'A wonderful
clash of fire and ice ... A book you won't want to let go of.' Diana Gabaldon 'A spectacular
tour de force ... I love this book so much and want everyone to read it! ' Naomi Novik '
Well-researched and beautifully written this is a compelling memorable novel .' The Guardian
' Darkly beautiful and deeply humane ... The Warm Hands of Ghosts will stir your heart and
settle into your bones .' Ava Reid ' Visionary imaginative and brilliantly written.' Anthony
Horowitz 'This exquisite novel took me over like a haunting ... One of the best historical
fantasies I've ever read' Emma Törzs 'A historical fantasy that will touch the hearts of many
readers' Fantasy Hive ______________ World War One and as shells fall in Flanders a
Canadian nurse searches for her brother believed dead in the trenches despite eerie signs that
suggest otherwise in this gripping and powerful historical novel from the bestselling author of
The Bear and the Nightingale . January 1918 . Laura Iven has been discharged from her duties
as a nurse and sent back to Halifax Canada leaving behind a brother still fighting in the
trenches of the First World War. Now home she receives word of Freddie's death in action along
with his uniform -but something doesn't quite make sense. Determined to find out more Laura
returns to Belgium as a volunteer at a private hospital. Soon after arriving she hears
whispers about ghosts moving among those still living and a strange inn-keeper whose wine gives
soldiers the gift of oblivion. Could this have happened to Freddie - but if so where is he?
November 1917 . Freddie Iven awakens after an explosion to find himself trapped under an
overturned pillbox with an enemy soldier a German each of them badly wounded. Against all
odds the two men form a bond and succeed in clawing their way out. But once in No Man's Land
where can either of them turn where they won't be shot as enemy soldiers or deserters? As the
killing continues they meet a man - a fiddler - who seems to have the power to make the
hellscape that surrounds them disappear. But at what price? A novel of breath-taking scope and
drama of compulsive readability of stunning historical research lightly worn and of
brilliantly drawn characters who will make you laugh and break your heart in a single line The
Warm Hands of Ghost s is a book that will speak to readers directly about the trauma of war and
the power of those involved to love endure and transcend it. ______________ More love for
The Warm Hands of Ghosts . . . ' Immersive and timeless and an ode to the enduring power of
memory .' Vaishnavi Patel 'A page-turner of the highest order ... A haunting fantastic read !'
Helene Wecker 'I absolutely devoured it!' Santa Montefiore 'Wonderful storytelling. Inventive
haunting and deeply moving.' Sarah Winman 'An exquisite brilliant gem of a story.' Conn
Iggulden 'Simply stunning .' Kate Quinn 'Absolutely incredible I had chills all through
reading it.' Shannon Chakraborty ' A sweeping fantastical tour-de-force of a novel .' I
Newspaper 'Arden's prose is f ull of emotion... an unforgettable inspiring read.' Historical
Novel Society 'Arden's gripping historical fantasy will draw readers in and keep them
engaged.' Library Journal starred review 'Lyrically beautiful prose a brave heroine and a
story shot through with the darkness of war' Daily Mail 'Eerie and fanciful yet gruesomely
down-to-earth.' The Spectator 'Mixing historical fiction with the paranormal this haunting
atmospheric tale of separated siblings is a real gem of a book.' Heat Magazine 'A gripping
tale of loss mystery ghosts and queer romance .' BBC Culture Online
