In Cate Baum's Land of Hope, Hope Gleason, known as the Wife of The Devil O' Th' Moor, understands the brutality of the land. When a cataclysmic event destroys her village, she must guide an orphaned lad through the ravaged moors to find her husband. Her violent past resurfaces, blurring the line between love and evil.
This speculative novel, written in an invented poetic vernacular, is a magnetic meditation on love, evil, and redemption. Mixing history and English folklore, Land of Hope delivers a compelling modern fable of serial killers at the end of the world. Perfect for readers seeking:
Atmospheric and haunting settingsComplex characters grappling with moralityA unique blend of historical and speculative elements