The Hundred and Ninety-nine Steps

The Hundred and Ninety-nine Steps

by Michel Faber (Author)

Synopsis

Sian, troubled by dark dreams and seeking distraction, joins an archaeological dig at Whitby. The abbey's one hundred and ninety-nine steps link the twenty-first century with the ruins of the past and Sian is swept into a mystery involving a long-hidden murder, a fragile manuscript in a bottle and a cast of most peculiar characters. Equal parts historical thriller, romance and ghost story, this is an ingenious literary page-turner and is completely unforgettable. THIS EDITION ALSO FEATURES MICHEL FABER'S NOVELLA THE COURAGE CONSORT

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 116
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd
Published: 01 Apr 2010

ISBN 10: 1847678912
ISBN 13: 9781847678911
Book Overview: Includes Faber's novella The Courage Consort

Media Reviews
Part historical thriller, part gothic romance, part ghost story, it is further confirmation that its author is a singular talent with a unique perception of the universe. * * Sunday Herald * *
This is a man who could give Conrad a run at writing the perfect sentence. * * Guardian * *
Engrossing . . . the writing is spare and evocative and Sian's slow return to health is powerfully wrought. * * The Times * *
With impressive subtlety and economy, Faber raises questions about . . . the way in which the past haunts the present and the invisible undercurrents lying beneath human relations. * * Evening Standard * *
Visits the strangest of places and makes them real. * * Scotsman * *
Author Bio
Michel Faber is the author of several books, including the highly acclaimed The Crimson Petal and the White, The Fahrenheit Twins and the Whitbread-shortlisted novel Under the Skin. He has also won a variety of short-story awards, including the Neil Gunn, the Ian St. James and the Macallan. Born in Holland, brought up in Australia, he now lives in the UK.