The Ocean at the End of the Lane

The Ocean at the End of the Lane is a captivating novel penned by the renowned author, Neil Gaiman. Published recently on December 17, 2021, this book has already created a buzz in the literary world. The story takes you on a journey through a lane that ends at the ocean, a setting that is as intriguing as the title itself. As a master of the fantasy genre, Gaiman weaves a tale that is both enthralling and thought-provoking, leaving readers to ponder long after they've turned the last page. The book is brought to you by Samuel French Ltd, a publisher known for its rich selection of works. Immerse yourself in Gaiman's imaginative world with The Ocean at the End of the Lane, a must-read for all book lovers.

Returning to his childhood home, a man finds himself standing beside the pond of the old Sussex farmhouse where he used to play. When he meets an old friend, he is reminded of a name he has not heard for many years: Lettie Hempstock. And is transported to his 12th birthday, when Lettie claimed that this wasn't a pond at all, but an ocean...

Plunged into 1983, our young protagonist struggles with the ripples of a disturbing event that makes him question his deepest assumptions about his fractured family. Striving to come to terms with his newly unknowable world, together with his new friend Lettie he must reckon with ancient forces that threaten to destroy everything and in turn learn to trust others to find his own feet. The Ocean at the End of the Lane is a thrilling feat of storytelling in which fantasy, sci-fi, myth and imagination combine in an adventure that unfolds right here, in our world.