This short story from the Women's Prize winner (Piranesi) revolves around 19-year-old Merowdis, who can talk to trees and animals, and whose life changes when she steps into the woods one day

i paper, The best new books out in October

Rich in detail and beautiful writing … Confirms Clarke's brilliance at storytelling, even in miniature form

Observer

Spellbinding

Dua Lipa

Victoria Sawdon provides winsome black and white illustrations to this elegant story, which has the quiet hush of snowy weather but comes with a bite of frosty other- worldliness that is disquietingly shivery

Daily Mail

Beautiful … It's the original form of fantasy … with very simple elements and very simply told it seems to be talking about something bigger. I thought it was enchanting in the best sense of the word

Alan Moore

A beautifully crafted and haunting tale that has the same enchanting, immersive and transportive storytelling as Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. In this novella, Clarke explores themes of magic, nature, and the passage of time, creating a rich atmosphere that is utterly beguiling … With the same Piranesi whimsy and mystery, this is perfect for a cold winter's night

Glamour