Pink Granite
£12.99
Pink Granite: A Matriarchal Family Saga Set in Brinepoint | Carran Waterfield
Some truths are buried in stone — and passed down by women who guard them.
In the city of Brinepoint, sisters Redhair and Daffodil Friend have grown up under the watchful power of their formidable mam — and the silence surrounding their ancestry. When their search for answers leads them to a hidden vault, a forgotten cushion, and a precious ancient book, they discover not records, but prophecies, rituals, and the story of a lost time preserved by generations of women.
The book draws them into the world of Core Rock, a coastal village carved from pink granite, where quarrymen endure “the angry time” — a bitter strike against the fearsome Grand Old Lord Sea Stone. Guided by their mystical great-grandmother, Great Great Old Granny Pink, young Sarah and Ella One Ear inherit a sacred book of visions. When a traditional ceremony ends in tragedy at sea, the village is shattered, and the Lord offers a terrible bargain: their sons in exchange for his florins.
As past and present intertwine, Redhair and Daffodil begin to understand that the stories in Pink Granite are more than history. They are warnings — and mirrors. As their mother always said, some secrets are buried for a reason, and uncovering them may change everything. This is a saga of women, their wisdom, and the legacies they pass down across generations.
The Grand Old Duke had gashed his shin
And ripped his ear off
Marching up and down that hill.
Up up
Down down
Ten thousand of them quarrymen
In a dispute over health and safety.
Pink Granite is a richly imagined dystopian historical fantasy exploring ritual, coastal communities, labour struggle, and women’s magic. It can be read as either a prequel or sequel to Carran Waterfield’s Redhair and Daffodil Friend, praised by readers of all ages.
Exquisitely drawn illustrations are woven throughout the chapters, enhancing the prophetic poetry of Granny Pink’s sacred book. Like its predecessor, Pink Granite is presented as a high-quality gift book for lovers of myth, folklore, and beautifully crafted stories.
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Pink Granite: A Matriarchal Family Saga Set in Brinepoint | Carran Waterfield
Some truths are buried in stone — and passed down by women who guard them.
In the city of Brinepoint, sisters Redhair and Daffodil Friend have grown up under the watchful power of their formidable mam — and the silence surrounding their ancestry. When their search for answers leads them to a hidden vault, a forgotten cushion, and a precious ancient book, they discover not records, but prophecies, rituals, and the story of a lost time preserved by generations of women.
The book draws them into the world of Core Rock, a coastal village carved from pink granite, where quarrymen endure “the angry time” — a bitter strike against the fearsome Grand Old Lord Sea Stone. Guided by their mystical great-grandmother, Great Great Old Granny Pink, young Sarah and Ella One Ear inherit a sacred book of visions. When a traditional ceremony ends in tragedy at sea, the village is shattered, and the Lord offers a terrible bargain: their sons in exchange for his florins.
As past and present intertwine, Redhair and Daffodil begin to understand that the stories in Pink Granite are more than history. They are warnings — and mirrors. As their mother always said, some secrets are buried for a reason, and uncovering them may change everything. This is a saga of women, their wisdom, and the legacies they pass down across generations.
The Grand Old Duke had gashed his shin
And ripped his ear off
Marching up and down that hill.
Up up
Down down
Ten thousand of them quarrymen
In a dispute over health and safety.
Pink Granite is a richly imagined dystopian historical fantasy exploring ritual, coastal communities, labour struggle, and women’s magic. It can be read as either a prequel or sequel to Carran Waterfield’s Redhair and Daffodil Friend, praised by readers of all ages.
Exquisitely drawn illustrations are woven throughout the chapters, enhancing the prophetic poetry of Granny Pink’s sacred book. Like its predecessor, Pink Granite is presented as a high-quality gift book for lovers of myth, folklore, and beautifully crafted stories.
Responses:
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Dr Eleanor Lybeck
“The story reminded me of the Gormenghast books and a novel by Hope Mirrlees called Lud-in-a-Mist – I felt it would certainly appeal to slightly older readers than Red Hair and Daffodil Friend, for great reasons. There is so much action, suspense, and brilliant strangeness, I found myself wanting the story to concertina outwards, while hoping there is more to come!
It looks beautiful, and the black and white silhouettes really added to the strangeness of the piece: there was something very Symbolist about them.
All in, Pink Granite is truly unique and utterly compelling, and the book has been made with such care that it’s a treasure object in itself. Bravo! “
Joanna Moxham
“Just a quick note to say how much I enjoyed your book – I listened to extracts from your narration as well. It lends itself to performance – it really is lyrical. I loved noting all the family/ location references and look forward to seeing the illustrated version. I can see how useful your Leicestershire and Trefor meanderings have been.”
Andrew Carey
“For me, this is a book about the angry times: a world where men and women, science and mystery, rich and poor are played off against one another while the powerful look on. In Core Rock, people fight over scraps of wage, blessing and dignity; the angry times are with us again.”
Keith Calvert
“Pink Granite is a humorous, fun, adventure with transpersonal characters following a journey to a thrilling end that you wouldn’t predict. Imagine how special it would be to have Great Great Granny Pink say whilst entering the blessing house “Yes and that person would be you, kind friend”! Pink Granite is beautifully illustrated and the story would make a wonderful animated film. Carran Waterfield is an evolved archetypal storyteller.”
keith calvert –
PINK GRANITE
Pink Granite is a humorous, fun, adventure with transpersonal characters following a journey to a thrilling end that you wouldn’t predict. Imagine how special it would be to have Great Great Granny Pink say whilst entering the blessing house “Yes and that person would be you, kind friend”!
Pink Granite is beautifully illustrated and the story would make a wonderful animated film.
Carran Waterfield is an evolved archetypal storyteller.
Keith Calvert
Psychologist