To coincide with the centenary of the birth of the Mervyn Peake in 2011, PFD are able to present the previously undiscovered Titus Awakes, the fourth book in the Gormenghast series; written by Peake’s widow, Maeve Gilmore from notes left by the author.
Titus Groan half-wakes from a dream, realising that it is time for him to discover his rightful place in the world. In a dreamlike state, Titus’ wanderings lead him through the world of Gormenghast to scenes from Mervyn Peake’s own life – from Chelsea studios to the hospital where Mervyn spent time during his long illness.
As Titus discovers that he must journey to the island of Sark, the place he has been happiest, he is welcomed at the harbour by a strangely familiar figure – Mervyn Peake himself.
