The Cartographers

Shepherd, Peng

£14.99

Some places, you won’t find on any maps. Others, are only on maps. Nell Young has lived her life in and around maps. Her father, Dr David Young, was one of the most respected cartographers in the world. He’s also just been found dead – in his office at the New York Public Library. Nell hadn’t spoken to him in years – ever since he fired her after an argument over a seemingly worthless highway roadside map. A map which was mass-produced – and every copy of which is being found and destroyed. But why? Answering that question will take Nell on a dangerous journey into the heart of a conspiracy beyond belief, a secret about her family, and the true power that lies in maps.

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Publish Date: 17/03/2022

Description

‘Exquisitely written … Be prepared to be swept away on an incredible journey’ Brad Thor, #1 bestselling author of Black Ice

‘A story about magical maps that lead to your heart’s desire [and] the people who would do anything to find them … A vastly rich experience’ Charles Soule, author of The Oracle Year

There are some maps you can lose yourself in…


Nell Young has lived her life in and around maps. Her father, Dr. David Young, was one of the most respected cartographers in the world. But this morning he was found dead – or murdered? – in his office at the New York Public Library.

Nell hadn’t spoken to her father in years, ever since he fired her after an argument over a seemingly worthless highway roadside map. A map which was mass-produced – and every copy of which is now being found and destroyed. But why?

To answer that question, Nell will embark on a dangerous journey into the heart of a conspiracy beyond belief, the secrets behind her family, and the true power that lies in maps . . .

THE CARTOGRAPHERS is a story about Art and Science: where they meet, how they both enrich our lives, and how each defines the other. And it’s a book about the mystery, history, and ineffable romance of maps.

Additional information

Weight 600 g
Dimensions 236 × 154 × 40 mm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

391

Language

English

Edition

Hardback original

Dewey

813.6 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K