The Tree - A Novel: Tragic and Triumphant Tales of the Human Soul - Couverture souple

Marjoram, R.D.K

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1789635713 ISBN 13 : 9781789635713

Editeur : The Choir Press, 2026

Synopsis

The Tree is a powerful tale of sacrifice, suffering, and the resilience of the human spirit. At its heart is a magical tree with a soul-an ancient, compassionate being that listens to those who are broken by the world. Blending emotional depth and psychological themes with mystical realism, R.D.K. Marjoram's debut novel follows the lives of those who come to The Tree in search of solace.
From bullied children and trauma survivors; the rejected and the lonely; the envied and the stalked; the lost, the frightened and the grieving - each person shares their pain beneath its branches. And in return, The Tree gives pieces of itself-silver limbs that heal and protect-but each story it absorbs leaves a deep and painful wound.
As The Tree becomes tainted by the cruelty it witnesses, it spirals toward hopelessness and despair, until an act of violence, vengeance and redemption reawakens its purpose...
This unforgettable and hauntingly beautiful tale of transformation blends magic and emotional truth to explore what it really means to heal, and what it costs to care. It is a story about the cost of compassion, the darkness we carry, and the hope that can grow from even the most shattered soul.

In listening, it gave.
In giving, it broke.
In breaking, it became.


The Tree is a story of sorrow, sacrifice-and the roots of hope, healing and transformation. But sometimes, for life to flourish...something first must die!
Perfect for fans of The Midnight Library, The Book Thief, and The Alchemist

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

R.D.K. Marjoram is the pen name of psychotherapist and author Ryan Bennett-Clarke. He is a UKCP-registered psychotherapist with over two decades of experience of working in the field of mental health, and specialises in working with unconscious process, trauma, stalking, envy, emotional resilience, and mindfulness.
The Tree is his debut novel - a powerful exploration of healing, sacrifice, and the mystical bond between nature and the human spirit, and the ongoing battle between hope versus despair. The novel is born from his desire to help wounded souls to rediscover the light in the darkness of their lives, and ultimately to survive and heal from their trauma.
R.D.K Marjoram's writing explores the intersection of human psychology and soulful storytelling, weaving therapeutic insight into richly emotional narratives. Ryan's academic work includes two published articles in The Journal of Psychodynamic Practice, and he has contributed expert commentary to The Guardian, iNews, and The Sun. He's also appeared as a guest on the Conversations with Annalisa Barbieri podcast speaking about Envy and Self-Sabotage. Ryan was also invited to provide a series of short videos on Envy and Bullying for the UK charity, Kidscape.
R.D.K. Marjoram enjoys spending time walking in forests, mountains, reading beside lakes, and exploring the mysteries of the ancient world. A lover of stories, particularly gothic, horror, and spiritual fantasy, his future novels will weave similar themes of mental health into atmospheric and chilling ghost stories. Ryan lives in Nottinghamshire with his husband and two beloved ginger cats.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: The Choir Press
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1789635713
• ISBN 13: 9781789635713
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 352
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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