Warm hands of ghosts

Catherine Arden

Discover the Sunday Times bestselling supernatural historical fiction novel from the author of The Bear and the Nightingale, a captivating, sweeping novel set in the trenches of the First World War.

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“Darkly beautiful and deeply human.” Ava Reed, bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
“One of the best historical fiction novels I've ever read.” Emma Torres, bestselling author of Ink, Blood, Sister, Writer
"Brilliant storytelling. Inventive, deeply moving." Sarah Weinman, bestselling author of "The Still Life"

Amidst the falling shells of Flanders Field, magic and mystery fill the air...

January 1918: Canadian nurse Laura Even returns home from the war to receive devastating news—her brother Freddie is dead. But something doesn't quite add up.

Determined to uncover the truth, Laura returned to Belgium, volunteering at a private hospital. There, she encountered strange whispers of ghosts moving among the still living and a strange innkeeper whose wine gives soldiers the gift of forgetfulness. Could this have happened to Freddie—but if so, where is he? November 1917: Freddie Even wakes up after an explosion to find himself trapped with a wounded German soldier. Against all odds, they form a bond and fight their way out. But in the chaos of no man's land, neither knows where to turn to avoid persecution. Amid the horrors, they come across a violinist with the power to make their hell disappear—but at what cost? With the power to simultaneously warm and break your heart, *Warm Ghost Hands* is a captivating and spellbinding story of love, survival, and the supernatural. Praise for *Warm Ghost Hands*

“Brilliantly researched and beautifully written, this is an unforgettable, gripping novel.” The Guardian: “A brilliant, riveting book... I adore this book and want everyone to read it!” Naomi Novik, bestselling author of A Deadly Education. “A brilliant clash of fire and ice... a book you won’t want to put down.” Diana Gabaldon, bestselling author of the Outlander series. “A brilliant, brilliant story.” Con Iggulden, bestselling author of Nero. “Arden is at the height of her powers with this rich, heartbreaking, and uplifting supernatural journey through the darkest hours of the First World War. I’ve never read anything like it.” Laura Stephen, author of Our Infinite Fates.

“An insightful, inventive, and brilliantly written novel.” Anthony Horowitz, bestselling author of The Power of Five.

"This captivating, action-packed story of two estranged brothers blends historical fiction with the supernatural and is a true gem." Heat Magazine

"A captivating tale of loss, mystery, ghosts and quirky romance." BBC Culture Online.

Sunday Times Bestseller, March 2024.