The White North Has Thy Bones
In 1852, HMS Melpomene is sent into the Arctic labyrinth in search of the missing Franklin expedition, only to meet her own demise in the ice. Only five of her crew members survived, coming home to public acclaim. But a few years later, crowds flock to see one of them hanged for a brutal double murder. Fascinated by what could drive a hero of the Arctic to such an end, newspaperman Harry Lambert seeks out two other survivors. One tells a story of bravery against the odds, of the spirits that wait there where the veil is thin, of a power granted by the land itself to help them find their way home – and of more vengeful ghosts. The other tells a shocking tale of mutiny, murder and the greatest taboo of all. But where in this labyrinth of words, as shifting and unstable as the ice itself, lies the truth?
Additional information
| Genre | Historical Fiction, Horror, LGBTQ+, Thriller/Suspense, Upmarket |
|---|---|
| Age | Adult |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury |
| Imprint | Raven Books |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format(s) | Hardcover |
| Author | Dorian Ravenscroft |
| Release Date | TBD |
| Release Month | TBD Releases |
| Author Identity | Jewish, LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent |
| Content Rep | LGBTQIA+ |
About the Author
Dorian Ravenscroft is a queer author born and raised in the North-West of England, now based in London. They like to write complicated, nuanced tales featuring complicated, nuanced LGBTQ characters, and have always found their inspiration in horror and history. When not writing or reading, Dorian studies law at Birkbeck College, University of London, and enjoys museums, long walks, and being on a body of water in any way possible.
