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The Owl Service
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The Owl Service is a low fantasy novel for young adults by Alan Garner, published by Collins in 1967. Set in modern Wales, it is an adaptation of the story of the mythical Welsh woman Blodeuwedd, an "expression of the myth" in the author's words.
First edition
First edition
A plate from the Old Hall dinner service which served as inspiration to Alan Garner
A plate from the Old Hall dinner service which served as inspiration to Alan Garner
Alan Garner
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Alan Garner is an English novelist best known for his children's fantasy novels and his retellings of traditional British folk tales. Much of his work is rooted in the landscape, history and folklore of his native county of Cheshire, North West England, being set in the region and making use of the native Cheshire dialect.
Garner in 2011
Garner in 2011
In 1957, Garner purchased and began renovating Toad Hall at Blackden, Cheshire
In 1957, Garner purchased and began renovating Toad Hall at Blackden, Cheshire
Garner at his home in Blackden, 2011
Garner at his home in Blackden, 2011
The Medicine House, an Early Modern building that was moved to Blackden by Garner.
The Medicine House, an Early Modern building that was moved to Blackden by Garner.