
The Book Club: Alan Garner
Best of the Spectator
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The Cottage of Preservation
This chapter recounts a serendipitous journey leading to the discovery of a historical cottage that sparks deep reflection on custodianship and cultural heritage. As the speaker navigates personal connections to the land and the potential threats of commercialization, a series of events catalyzes their decision to preserve the property through a trust. Interwoven with themes of folklore and historical inquiry, the narrative highlights a 25-year quest to uncover the mysteries of Thursbitch and intertwined destinies with a forgotten past.
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