Nicola Barker, Darkmans (2007)

Darkmans is a novel written by Nicola Barker and first published by Fourth Estate in 2007. The epic novel set in Ashford spins an intricate labyrinth of relationships based on love and jealousy, complicated theft unravellings and the creeping history of Edward IV's court jester and his biographer.

Publishing History

• 2007, May 1-Fourth Estate, UK (Hardcover)
• 2008, Mar 3-HarperPerennial, UK (Paperback)

Awards

• 2007-Booker Prize Shortlist

Reviews

• Guardian, Sam Jordison's Blog on the Booker: Darkmans, August 16, 2007
• Guardian, "A roar, a titter and a tee-hee-hee" by Patrick Ness, May 5, 2007

Links

• Nicola Barker at Contemporary Writers
• Observer Interview with Nicola Barker: 'I won't make you feel better', by Alex Clark on April 29, 2007