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 Ghosts 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
full 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
