Nanteos: The Dipping Pool

Author: Jane Blank

ISBN: 9781784618773

Publication Date: 26 September 2020

Publisher: Y Lolfa, Tal-y-bont

Format: Paperback, 195x130 mm, 368 pages

Language: English

Historical novel Nanteos - The Dipping Pool is both prequel and sequel to The Shadow of Nanteos, continuing the story of the infamous Powell family of Nanteos mansion and of the violent, secretive world of 18th-century Cardiganshire. It is visceral and hard-hitting, exploring life in the mansions and mines of the Wild West of Wales.

The following has been provided by the Publisher:

Author Biography:

Jane Blank has taught creative writing in a wide range of locations including Wales' Millenium Centre, The Hay Festival, The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth University, The Hill College, Farncombe Estate Centre and spoken at numerous literary festivals including The North American Festival of Wales. Since visiting Nanteos mansion at the age of ten, Jane has been haunted by the Grade-I listed Georgian house near Aberystwyth, nowadays a five-star hotel. Her previous novel, The Shadow of Nanteos, was long-listed for the Historical Novel Society awards, was Waterstones Wales Book of the Month and a Christmas bestseller in Wales.