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The Warm Hands of Ghosts | Katherine Arden
The Warm Hands of Ghosts | Katherine Arden
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The Warm Hands of Ghosts: A Novel
| ISBN-13 | 9780593128275 |
|---|---|
| Author | Katherine Arden |
| Format | Trade Paperback |
| Publisher | Del Rey |
| Publication Date | January 28, 2025 |
| Page Count | 352 |
| Subjects | Historical Fantasy, World War I, Supernatural Thriller |
Extended Synopsis
January 1918. Laura Iven was a revered field nurse until she was wounded and discharged, leaving behind a brother still fighting in Flanders. Now home in Halifax, Canada, Laura receives word of Freddie’s death in combat, along with his personal effects—but something doesn’t make sense. Determined to uncover the truth, Laura returns to Belgium as a volunteer at a private hospital, where she soon hears whispers about haunted trenches and a strange hotelier whose wine gives soldiers the gift of oblivion. Could Freddie have escaped the battlefield, only to fall prey to something—or someone—else?
November 1917. Freddie Iven awakens after an explosion to find himself trapped in an overturned pillbox with a wounded German soldier, Hans Winter. Against all odds, the two form an alliance to escape. Unable to return to the killing fields, they take refuge with a mysterious man who seems to have the power to make the hellscape of the trenches disappear. As shells rain down and ghosts move among the living, Laura and Freddie must decide whether their world is worth salvaging—or better left behind entirely.
Reader Targeting
- Fans of immersive historical fantasy and WWI-era fiction.
- Readers who enjoy atmospheric, supernatural thrillers with strong emotional stakes.
- Those captivated by Katherine Arden’s signature blend of beautiful prose and unsettling mystery.
About the Author
Katherine Arden is the bestselling author of the Winternight trilogy, including The Bear and the Nightingale, and the Small Spaces series. Her work is celebrated for its evocative atmosphere and masterfully woven historical narratives.
Accolades & Features
Hailed by Diana Gabaldon as "a wonderful clash of fire and ice" and by Naomi Novik as "a tour de force, wonderful and deep and haunting." This edition includes comprehensive historical timelines, author postscripts on WWI trauma, and reading group discussion guides.
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