Misty woods; drowned towns; secrets in the landscape; a forbidden life by night; the scent of bygone days; a past that lies below the surface; and a door in a dream that seems to hold the answers.
Paftoo is a ‘bod’, an artificial person made to serve. He is a groundsman on the last remaining countryside estate, once known as Harkaway Hall—now a theme park. Paftoo holds scattered memories of the old days, but they are regularly deleted to keep him productive.
When he starts to have dreams of the Lost Lands’ past and his cherished connection with Lifeform Three, Paftoo is propelled into a nocturnal battle to reclaim his memories, his former companions and his soul.
Includes an appendix of suggested questions for reading groups.
SHORTLISTED for the People’s Book Prize. LONGLISTED for the World Fantasy Award
Marvellous, powerful, beautiful.
Kij Johnson, Hugo and Nebula winner
Beautifully written; meaningful; top-drawer storytelling in the tradition of Atwood and Bradbury
League of Extraordinary Authors
