Big Bad WoolA flock of sheep graze on the edge of a peaceful French forest. But these are not your average sheep and, in reality, the setting is far from tranquil. While the herd are the cleverest you will ever encounter, thanks to their shepherds regular bedtime stories and previous testing of their detective skills, they are unprepared for a fresh threat. Several sheep have recently disappeared, and other creatures have fallen prey to a shadowy figure. The

How could they refuse

untouchable treasures beyond earthly price

author of Queenie

Maurice gradually experiences a profound emotional and sexual awakening

ugly men and wise kings

politics and soulful magic of his world with page-turning ease

'Vividly drawn

and so is this book

found guilty of murder and sentenced to hang

'Eerie & engaging

mild and reserved

who frantically scribbles as a bomb ticks in his pocket