{"product_id":"the-hollow-sea-annie-kirby","title":"The Hollow Sea — Annie Kirby","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Scottie realises she will never become a mother, she flees to the storm-lashed Hebridean archipelago of St Hia. The islands are dangerous, many lost to the ferocious tides known as the Hollow Sea. Folklore tells of Thordis, a witch outcast for her inability to bear children, driven to a terrible act…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis mesmerising debut weaves Scottie's modern struggles with Thordis' folkloric past, creating a layered narrative about identity, belonging, and resilience. Critics describe it as \"mythology-inspired fiction\" and \"a tale of self-discovery where an outsider can right a historical wrong\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of atmospheric, myth-infused fiction—readers who loved \u003cem\u003eThe Island Child\u003c\/em\u003e by Molly Aitken, \u003cem\u003eThe Mercies\u003c\/em\u003e by Kiran Millwood Hargrave, and \u003cem\u003eThe Lighthouse Witches\u003c\/em\u003e by C.J. Cooke will find themselves captivated by Annie Kirby's blend of magical realism and emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trade Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good - minor shelf wear, pages clean and intact, binding tight\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44099297411187,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2f639546-7299-4cc6-8395-d41d86e1f205.jpg?v=1764089408","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/the-hollow-sea-annie-kirby","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}