Synopses & Reviews
The mystery that began with a single enigmatic postcard reaches its dramatic conclusion
in The Morning Star. Three million readers the world over await this last
chapter of the best-selling Griffin & Sabine series, a volume of gorgeous artwork
and passionate correspondence that crosses oceans and transcends realms. In these
sumptuous pages lies not only the fate of Matthew Sedon and Isabella de Reims,
but that of their unexpected kinship with Griffin and Sabine, as the long-distance
lovers are drawn ever further from the safe haven of logic into a magical maze
beyond the certainty of experience. Author and artist Nick Bantock draws on myth,
memory, and his limitless imagination in a saga that has resonated with readers
and lovers everywhere. The Morning Star marks the final destination on
a journey across fabled landscapes and the uncertain terrain of the human heart-one
to be savored and remembered long after the last page is turned.
Review
"With Bantock's lush illustrations and intriguing story, readers will enjoy the drama that unfolds with the opening of every letter and postcard. Sensuous and surreal, The Morning Star is a fitting denouement to a passionate correspondence that began over a decade ago." Pages Magazine
Review
"Although newcomers to the story may be baffled by references to events that occurred in the previous volumes, they will find much to enjoy in the lush design and seductive tale." Publishers Weekly
Review
"Bantock's art has never been finer, the sweet sensuality has never been more poetic, and the drama of their spiritual mission has never been so exalted." Booklist
About the Author
Nick Bantock is the author of numerous illustrated novels, including Griffin
& Sabine, Sabine's Notebook, The Golden Mean, The Gryphon, and Alexandria,
which together spent 100 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list. Born
in England, he now lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.