The Sunken Land Begins to Rise Again

In Goldsmiths Prize 2020 winner, M. John Harrison explores the lives of Shaw, who is piecing his life back together on a decaying London barge, and Victoria, a doctor's daughter navigating the mysteries surrounding her deceased mother in the Midlands. As they wrestle with personal struggles and a complex relationship, Shaw's brush with conspiracy and Victoria's unsettling discoveries about their small town lead them into a shadowy world where the past and present intertwine. Themes of morality and the eerie echo of Victorian tales add layers to their intertwined journeys, making it a compelling narrative of psychological depth.