Uploaded July 2016 | Updated September 2026, 36 minutes ago
Author Ilka Tampke talks to her editor Emily Kitchin about her debut novel Skin.
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SKIN is a full-blooded debut which invokes the epic storytelling of George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones, the rich historical detail of Madeline Miller's Song of Achilles, and the genre-transcending magic of Jean M. Auel's Clan of the Cavebear.
'A visceral tale of ritual, magic and violence' - The Sunday Times. Perfect for fans of Outlander, Game of Thrones and Jean M. Auel.
Ailia has never truly belonged, for she has no totem, no 'skin'. Without skin, she is not allowed to learn the traditions of her ancestors, or to marry.
But this is Celtic Britain, and the dark power of the Roman Empire is gathering in the distance.
As Ailia's people prepare to face a brutal enemy and an uncertain future, it is Ailia who must embrace the extraordinary power which lies within her... and who must stand, alone, to protect the people she loves from the end of everything they've ever known.
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Author Ilka Tampke talks to her editor Emily Kitchin about her debut novel Skin.
-
SKIN is a full-blooded debut which invokes the epic storytelling of George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones, the rich historical detail of Madeline Miller's Song of Achilles, and the genre-transcending magic of Jean M. Auel's Clan of the Cavebear.
'A visceral tale of ritual, magic and violence' - The Sunday Times. Perfect for fans of Outlander, Game of Thrones and Jean M. Auel.
Ailia has never truly belonged, for she has no totem, no 'skin'. Without skin, she is not allowed to learn the traditions of her ancestors, or to marry.
But this is Celtic Britain, and the dark power of the Roman Empire is gathering in the distance.
As Ailia's people prepare to face a brutal enemy and an uncertain future, it is Ailia who must embrace the extraordinary power which lies within her... and who must stand, alone, to protect the people she loves from the end of everything they've ever known.
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Hodder & Stoughton is a major publisher within Hachette UK, one of the UK’s biggest publishing groups. We publish a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books. Subscribe to our channel to discover more inspiring videos of our award-winning books and authors: bit.ly/ZxCFcv
Visit our website at bit.ly/ZxBY2Z
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