From the critically acclaimed author of The Others, a tale of magic and evil.
Perfect for fans of Sophie Anderson and Katherine Rundell
Time 1899. Mason makes the world's best ice cream but a sinister and dangerous stranger wants to destroy his business.
But then Mason receives an invite to the mysterious manor of Darlington the Miraculous, a Wish Maker who creates stunning bubbles that can float wishes to the skies and make them come true. Darlington has his own reasons for wanting to fulfil Mason's wish— they share some very special magical gifts— but he hasn't reckoned with the sinister stranger!
Sarah Merrett has worked as a librarian and bookseller. She was a finalist for Undiscovered Voices, came second place in Wells Book for Children competition, and was shortlisted for Searchlight Best Novel Opening Award, and longlisted for Bath Children’s Novel, Mslexia Children’s novel and WriteMentor children’s novel awards.
She lives in the village of Awbridge in Hampshire which has got a wonderful wild life sanctuary. Sarah has a fine collection of animals, both wild and domestic.