Hunt for the Shadow Wolf
Longlisted for the 2024 Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing. Farmer, conservationist and maverick rewilder, Derek Gow has played a significant role in the reintroduction of the Eurasian beaver, the water vole and the white stork in England. It is work that saw him also hear stories of wolves, both real and mythical – fuelling a curiosity that led him to gather fragments of information, tales and artifacts to paint a picture of a much-maligned creature that to this day strikes fear into the hearts of many. Full of bitingly funny but also tender stories, join Derek as he uncovers the true nature of a shadowy animal and his dream that, with greater understanding, we might one day see wolves return to these shores. Derek appears in conversation with writer and biologist Ben Martynoga. “Beautifully crafted, fascinating and unbearably poignant, I totally loved this book.” – Isabella Tree, author of Wilding Auditorium, Eastgate Theatre Tickets are Pay-What-You-Decide £14 or £10 or £6with Derek Gow and Ben Martynoga
