# Smelling of Rooks by Louis de Bernières

> 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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## 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.

## Key facts

- 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

## What's in the box

- 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 |

## Questions

### 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.