Of Sorrow and Such

by Angela Slatter

Overview

Mistress Gideon is a witch. The locals of Edda's Meadow, if they suspect it of her, say nary a word-Gideon has been good to them, and it's always better to keep on her good side. Just in case.

When a foolish young shapeshifter goes against the wishes of her pack, and gets herself very publicly caught, the authorities find it impossible to deny the existence of the supernatural in their midst any longer; Gideon and her like are captured, bound for torture and a fiery end.

Should Gideon give up her sisters in return for a quick death? Or can she turn the situation to her advantage?

PRAISE FOR OF SORROW AND SUCH

"Of Sorrow and Such takes you to dark, unsettling places. Angela Slatter's magic is earthy, bodily and beleaguered; in the hands of tough, clever Patience Gideon it's a powerful instrument for wresting justice from a hostile world. A riveting read." — Margo Lanagan, World Fantasy Award winning author of Black Juice and Sea-Hearts

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780765385260
Publisher:	Tor Publishing Group
Publication date:	10/13/2015
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	660,903
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Specialising in dark fantasy and horror, Angela Slatter is the author of the Aurealis Award-winning The Girl with No Hands and Other Tales, the World Fantasy Award finalist Sourdough and Other Stories, Aurealis finalist Midnight and Moonshine (with Lisa L. Hannett), among others. She is the first Australian to win a British Fantasy Award, holds an MA and a PhD in Creative Writing, is a graduate of Clarion South and the Tin House Summer Writers Workshop, and was an inaugural Queensland Writers Fellow.

Editorial Reviews

08/31/2015
In a land much like medieval Europe, at a time when witches are burned for their talents, Patience Gideon lives the life of a humble herbalist in the town of Edda’s Meadow, keeping the extent of her powers to herself. When her quiet life is disturbed by Flora, a fellow witch who has been attacked, Patience risks her life and her sanctuary to save her. Unfortunately, Flora is small-minded and vain, and her foolishness leads to Patience’s capture and the end of her peaceful time in Edda’s Meadow—and nearly costs Patience her life. This short novel bridges the events of two other stories, “Gallowberries” and “Sister, Sister” (neither included in this volume), and feels more like part of an ongoing series than a stand-alone tale, perhaps because it hints so well at adventures past and more yet to come. But it’s a quick, fun read: enthralling, clever, and deliciously complex. (Oct.)

Publishers Weekly

"A fun read: enthralling, clever, and deliciously complex." —Publishers Weekly

"Of Sorrow And Such is a haunting story of women and witches in a world of men, and the sacrifices and compromises they are forced to make. 5/5" — Geek Syndicate

"Of Sorrow and Such is a superb work of fiction... Without doubt, Slatter is at the top of her game." — Peter Tennant, Black Static

"So remarkable... A rich, full story." — Locus

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