During the Great War, a combat nurse searches for her brother, believed dead in the trenches despite eerie signs that suggest otherwise, in this hauntingly beautiful historical novel with a speculative twist from the New York Times bestselling author of The Bear and the Nightingale
The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden is an upcoming novel by the author best known for The Bear and the Nightingale and her Winternight trilogy. Arden is recognized for her atmospheric writing and ability to blend historical fiction with elements of the supernatural, folklore, and emotional depth.
In The Warm Hands of Ghosts, Arden shifts her focus to World War I. The story revolves around a brother and sister—Elspeth and her younger brother, who goes off to fight in the war. As the war rages on, Elspeth remains at home, grappling with fear, loss, and the changes the war brings to her life and the world. The novel is expected to delve into the psychological and emotional toll of the war, not just for those who fought but also for those left behind.
Given Arden’s talent for weaving rich, immersive settings and deeply emotional narratives, The Warm Hands of Ghosts is anticipated to have a haunting yet tender exploration of love, grief, and the impact of war. Readers who appreciate historical fiction with a touch of the supernatural will likely find this novel compelling.
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