A Skinful of Shadows (Hardback)

"Hardinge's tale of ghosts, puritans and shaping your own destiny is an unmissable, hypnotic treat." - Observer Children's Book of the Week

"Hardinge is a talent who deserves to be read by children and adults alike." - Guardian 

"Chillingly atmospheric, historically fascinating, it's also blackly comic in parts and beautifully written." - Daily Mail

"Everyone should read Frances Hardinge. Everyone. Right now." - Patrick Ness

"A Skinful of Shadows confirms Hardinge's status as one of our finest storytellers. The striking originality of its magical element is matched by a thrilling depiction of a 17th century England riven with political and religious unease. At the centre of the novel, young Makepeace is a vital and engaging presence amid a cast of extraordinary and villainous characters, and she had my heart from the first. It's rare to find a book which is every bit as intelligent and stylish as it is riveting - I was enthralled" - Sarah Perry, author of The Essex Serpent