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Smelling of Rooks by Louis de Bernières
Louis de Bernières' funny, candid memoir of nine years in rural Norfolk
Smelling of Rooks is Louis de Bernières' 320-page paperback memoir of life in rural Norfolk, drawn from Facebook posts written 2015 to 2024.
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- Funny, candid memoir built from Facebook posts, 2015 to 2024
- 320 pages, paperback, not illustrated
- Measures 197 x 129 x 27 mm
- Finalist, People's Book Prize 2027
- Published 21 Sep 2026 by Salt Publishing
About this gift
Louis de Bernières draws on his Facebook posts from 2015 to 2024 in Smelling of Rooks, a funny, candid memoir for readers who love country life. It suits fans of Captain Corelli's Mandolin and anyone who finds a laugh in ordinary days.
Its 320 pages are not illustrated, so the writing does all the work in this 197 x 129 x 27 mm paperback. Topics range from music and cats to motorcycles, parenting, cooking and DIY, and the rolling landscape he calls the Norfolk Alps.
Dip into a chapter over a cup of tea, or read it straight through for the laughs. It is a strong pick for a birthday, a Christmas present or a book club. Give Smelling of Rooks to the reader in your life who loves country living.
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- 1 paperback copy, 320 pages, not illustrated
Details
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Contents | 320 pages, not illustrated |
| Size | 197 x 129 x 27 mm |
| Author | Louis de Bernières |
| Publisher | Salt Publishing |
| Published | 21 Sep 2026 |
| ISBN | 9781784634056 |
| Subjects | Norfolk, literary autobiography, diaries, letters and journals, memoirs, humour, the countryside, country life |
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How many pages is Smelling of Rooks?
It has 320 pages and is not illustrated, so the book is all text.
Who wrote Smelling of Rooks?
Louis de Bernières, the author of Captain Corelli's Mandolin. It is published by Salt Publishing.
Is Smelling of Rooks a novel?
No. It is a memoir of country life, drawn from Louis de Bernières' Facebook posts written between 2015 and 2024.
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