A. K. Blakemore 3 Books Collection Set: Manningtree Witches, The Glutton & Doom Painting - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Manningtree Witches
The Glutton
Doom Painting

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Granta

Overview
This three-book paperback collection brings together the distinctive literary voice of A. K. Blakemore, a British poet turned acclaimed novelist known for her lush, unsettling prose and keen eye for history. The set pairs her celebrated debut, The Manningtree Witches, with her follow-up, The Glutton, alongside Doom Painting, rounding out a trio for readers drawn to dark, atmospheric storytelling grounded in real history. Together they showcase a writer at home with historical detail and poetic precision, making this bundle a satisfying pick for fans of literary and historical fiction.

About the Books
A. K. Blakemore first made her name as a poet before turning to the novel form, and that background shows in the sentence-level craft across this collection. The Manningtree Witches is her acclaimed debut, a richly imagined account of the 1640s witch trials in Manningtree, Essex, narrated through the eyes of a young woman, Rebecca West, as suspicion and fear sweep rapidly through her small, superstitious community during the English Civil War era. Blakemore's prose captures the period's cadence and texture while giving voice to women who are usually silent in the historical record, grounding the story in sharp sensory detail and a creeping sense of dread. The Glutton, her second novel, turns to revolutionary-era France and the extraordinary, true-life-inspired story of a man with an insatiable, almost supernatural appetite, using his strange hunger to explore class, spectacle, survival, and the body against the backdrop of social upheaval and public unrest. Doom Painting rounds out the set, continuing Blakemore's recurring interest in history, the body, and the uncanny, unsettling corners of the past that run through her earlier work. Across the collection, readers will find vivid, sensory description, dark humor, and a willingness to sit with discomfort rather than look away from it, making this a strong pick for book clubs drawn to discussion-worthy themes around power, hunger, and belief.

Key Benefits

• Complete 3-book paperback set by one literary author
• Includes the acclaimed debut The Manningtree Witches
• Historical fiction with a poet's ear for language
• Great gift for book club readers
• Compact paperback, easy to shelve or pack for travel
• Ideal for fans of atmospheric, character-driven stories

Book-by-Book Guide
The Manningtree Witches — a debut novel reimagining the 1640s Essex witch trials through a fearful young woman.
The Glutton — a second novel following a man with an extraordinary appetite through revolutionary-era France.
Doom Painting — a further Blakemore work rounding out this set.

About the Author
A. K. Blakemore is a British writer who began her career as a poet before publishing fiction. Her debut novel, The Manningtree Witches, introduced her distinctive style, blending historical research with a poet's attention to voice and image, and established her as a notable new name in literary fiction. She followed it with The Glutton, a second novel that again draws on history to explore extremity, appetite, and the body. Blakemore's writing is known for its sensory precision and dark, wry tone, and she continues to write across both poetry and prose.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This set is perfect for readers who love historical fiction with teeth, book club picks that spark real discussion, or a thoughtful birthday or holiday season gift for the literary fiction fan in your life. Three books, one unforgettable voice, ready for your next vacation read or a cozy night in.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.