Owl Sense to Guardian Faber

Guardian Faber has bought a book about owls by poet and author Miriam Darlington. Owl Sense combines personal encounters with the birds with a look at their role in poetry, art and mythology. UK and Commonwealth rights were acquired from Clare Conville at Conville & Walsh by Laura Hassan. Hassan said: "Owls are completely intriguing; they can turn their heads 270 degrees and see in the dark for starters. I was completely charmed by this proposal and Miriam is an irresistible guide to all things owlish - her eye is bright, her prose is gorgeous." Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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