![]() ![]() He also sees signs that someone has been inside the greenhouse. Merrick is afraid that he’s losing his mind when he notices that it’s moved on several occasions. Near the greenhouse, where his father is buried, stands a statue. ![]() Merrick spends his time in the greenhouse, a pastime of his late father, which he’s resurrected. The house is in a state is disarray, worsened by the unexpected explosions of the branches of a tree after it crashes into the roof. He’s given up working for the East India Company after an injury and is pottering around the house with his brother. We meet Merrick at his family home in London. I was sad to leave it behind when the book ended. The world-building in this book is vivid and fascinating. Along the way, the characters meet many magical and mythical creatures, and they must overcome a variety of challenges. Set in the nineteenth century, the story features a quest to Peru to find a rare tree that is supposed to have magical properties. The Bedlam Stacks is a historical fiction by Natasha Pulley that has elements of magic and magical realism. ![]()
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