Beastings

Beastings by Benjamin Myers is a poetic and intense novel set in rural Northern England, following a teenage girl who leaves the workhouse with a child in her care and the local priest tasked with retrieving them. As they are chased through the Cumbrian mountains, the story explores themes of morality, motherhood, and corruption amid the harsh landscape and rugged communities. Winner of notable literary awards, this gripping tale delves into the savage beauty of a bygone era.