The Warm Hands of Ghosts

the two men form a bond and succeed in clawing their way out. But once in No Man's Land, where can either of them turn where they won't be shot as enemy soldiers or deserters? As the killing continues, they meet a man - a fiddler - who seems to have the power to make the hellscape that surrounds them disappear. But at what price?

A novel of breath-taking scope and drama, of compulsive readability, of stunning historical research lightly worn, and of brilliantly drawn characters who will make you laugh and break your heart in a single line, The Warm Hands of Ghosts is a book that will speak to readers directly about the trauma of war and the power of those involved to love, endure and transcend it.
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More love for The Warm Hands of Ghosts . . .

'Immersive and timeless, and an ode to the enduring power of memory.' Vaishnavi Patel
'A page-turner of the highest order ... A haunting, fantastic read!' Helene Wecker
'I absolutely devoured it!' Santa Montefiore
'Wonderful storytelling. Inventive, haunting and deeply moving.' Sarah Winman
'An exquisite, brilliant gem of a story.' Conn Iggulden
'Simply stunning.' Kate Quinn
'Absolutely incredible; I had chills all through reading it.' Shannon Chakraborty
'A sweeping, fantastical tour-de-force of a novel.' I Newspaper
'Arden's prose is full of emotion... an unforgettable, inspiring read.' Historical Novel Society
'Arden's gripping historical fantasy will draw readers in and keep them engaged.' Library Journal, starred review
'Lyrically beautiful prose, a brave heroine and a story shot through with the darkness of war' Daily Mail
'Eerie and fanciful, yet gruesomely down-to-earth.' The Spectator
'Mixing historical fiction with the paranormal, this haunting, atmospheric tale of separated siblings is a real gem of a book.' Heat Magazine
'A gripping tale of loss, mystery, ghosts and queer romance.' BBC Culture Online