Listen to a sample
The Warm Hands of Ghosts
- Author
- Katherine Arden
- Narrator
- January LaVoy, Michael Crouch
- Publisher
- Cornerstone
- Publish Date
- 7 March 2024
- Run Time
- 11 hours 38 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Rating
- 4.8 (4 reviews)
Not available in your country
We don't have the rights to sell this audiobook where you are. If it's already in your library you can still listen to it in My Books.
What to expect
Brought to you by Penguin.
The sweeping new novel from New York Times bestselling author Katherine Arden.
Discover the Sunday Times bestselling supernatural historical fantasy from the author of The Bear and the Nightingale, a spellbinding, sweeping novel set in the trenches of WW1.
Amid the falling shells of Flanders Field, magic and mystery fills the air…
January 1918: Laura Iven, a Canadian nurse, returns home from the war, only to receive devastating news - her brother Freddie is dead. But something doesn’t quite make sense.
Determined to uncover the truth, Laura heads back to Belgium, volunteering at a private hospital. There, she encounters the eerie whispers of ghosts moving among those still living and a strange inn-keeper whose wine gives soldiers the gift of oblivion. Could this have happened to Freddie - but if so, where is he?
November 1917: Freddie Iven wakes after an explosion to find himself trapped with a wounded German soldier. Against all the odds, they form a bond and claw their way to an escape.
But in the chaos of No Man's Land, neither know where to turn to avoid persecution. Amidst the atrocity, they encounter a fiddler with the power to make their hellscape vanish - but at what price?
With the power to both warm and break your heart, The Warm Hands of Ghosts is a breathtaking and spellbinding tale of love, survival, and the supernatural.
‘Darkly beautiful and deeply humane.' Ava Reid, bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
‘One of the best historical fantasies I've ever read’ Emma Törzs, bestselling author of Ink, Blood, Sister, Scribe
'Wonderful storytelling. Inventive, haunting and deeply moving.' Sarah Winman, bestselling author of Still Life
©2024 Katherine Arden(P)2024 Penguin Audio
Critics Review
-
Well-researched and beautifully written, this is a compelling, memorable novel.
The Guardian
-
Mixing historical fiction with the paranormal, this haunting, atmospheric tale of separated siblings is a real gem of a book.
Heat Magazine
-
Darkly beautiful and deeply humane.
Ava Reid, bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
-
One of the best historical fantasies I've ever read.
Emma Törzs, bestselling author of Ink, Blood, Sister, Scribe
See more reviews See fewer reviews
-
Wonderful storytelling. Inventive, haunting and deeply moving.
Sarah Winman, bestselling author of Still Life
-
A spectacular tour de force ... I love this book so much and want everyone to read it!
Naomi Novik, bestselling author of A Deadly Education
-
A wonderful clash of fire and ice ... A book you won't want to let go of.
Diana Gabaldon, bestselling author of the Outlander series
-
A gripping tale of loss, mystery, ghosts and queer romance.
BBC Culture Online
User Reviews
Book 4.8
Narration 4.8
-
5.0 5.0
Captivating story with some interesting twists. Very interesting period details helped to anchor the story in reality, despite the supernatural elements.
LaurenOwen 2025-04-21 -
5.0 5.0
A harrowing but moving read. Well researched with believable characters. An interesting facet, for me,as a Brit, on the experiences in WW1 of soldiers from across The Pond.
I cried throughout - enough said.GardensofPaper 2025-03-17
Details
- Author
- Katherine Arden
- Narrator
- January LaVoy, Michael Crouch
- Duration
- 11 hours 38 minutes
- Release Date
- 7 March 2024
- ISBN
- 9781804949139
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Cornerstone
- Genre
- Historical fiction, Historical fantasy, First World War fiction
- Rating
- 4.8(4 reviews)
- Narration
- 4.8(4 reviews)
Synopsis
Brought to you by Penguin.The sweeping new novel from New York Times bestselling author Katherine Arden.Discover the Sunday Times bestselling supernatural historical fantasy from the author of The Bear and the Nightingale, a spellbinding, sweeping novel set in the trenches of WW1.Amid the falling shells of Flanders Field, magic and mystery fills the air…January 1918: Laura Iven, a Canadian nurse, returns home from the war, only to receive devastating news - her brother Freddie is dead. But something doesn’t quite make sense.Determined to uncover the truth, Laura heads back to Belgium, volunteering at a private hospital. There, she encounters the eerie whispers of ghosts moving among those still living and a strange inn-keeper whose wine gives soldiers the gift of oblivion. Could this have happened to Freddie - but if so, where is he?November 1917: Freddie Iven wakes after an explosion to find himself trapped with a wounded German soldier. Against all the odds, they form a bond and claw their way to an escape.But in the chaos of No Man's Land, neither know where to turn to avoid persecution. Amidst the atrocity, they encounter a fiddler with the power to make their hellscape vanish - but at what price?With the power to both warm and break your heart, The Warm Hands of Ghosts is a breathtaking and spellbinding tale of love, survival, and the supernatural.‘Darkly beautiful and deeply humane.' Ava Reid, bestselling author of A Study in Drowning‘One of the best historical fantasies I've ever read’ Emma Törzs, bestselling author of Ink, Blood, Sister, Scribe'Wonderful storytelling. Inventive, haunting and deeply moving.' Sarah Winman, bestselling author of Still Life©2024 Katherine Arden(P)2024 Penguin Audio
About xigxag
xigxag is an independent, UK-based audiobook platform and the UK's only B Corp certified audiobook company. We offer nearly 150,000 audiobooks, all with professional human narration. No AI-generated voices. xigxag is rated an Ethical Consumer Best Buy for audiobooks and a top-rated ethical bookshop.
There is no subscription. You buy the audiobooks you want, you own them permanently, and prices start at $13.95. The more you listen over the year, the less you pay per book, and there is always a selection in Listen for Less from $7.95. You can also send audiobooks as gifts using our audiobook gift cards or in-app gifting.
Every audiobook on xigxag has honest reviews covering both the book and the narration, and our community features make it easy to share what you are listening to, discover what others recommend, and find your next listen.
Download or stream on iOS, Android, or in your browser. Browse the full catalogue at xigxag.co.uk.