Frances Hardinge Collection 3 Books Set - Cuckoo Song, Twilight Robbery And Gullstruck Island

This Frances Hardinge set brings together three books in a single collection. The description centres on Faith, whose father is found dead in mysterious circumstances, leading her to search through his belongings for answers.

Her investigation uncovers an unusual tree that thrives on whispered lies and produces fruit that reveals a hidden truth to whoever eats it. As Faith recognises her own talent for lying, she begins to spread untruths across her small island community, convinced the tree may help her understand her father’s murder. As the stories spiral beyond her control, she learns how easily lies can entice, and how sharply truth can break what it touches.

Included titles

• Cuckoo Song
• Twilight Robbery
• Gullstruck Island

Key details

• Three-book collection by Frances Hardinge
• Includes Cuckoo Song, Twilight Robbery and Gullstruck Island

Synopsis

After Faith’s father is discovered dead under mysterious circumstances, she searches his possessions for clues and finds a peculiar tree. It flourishes when fed lies, and its fruit reveals a concealed truth to the person who eats it.

Believing it may hold the key to what happened, Faith spreads untruths throughout her small island community. As her fabrications escalate, she discovers the unsettling force of truth when it finally comes to light.