First published 2022
When a scholar stumbles upon J.R.R. Tolkien's long-lost journal, a forgotten Elvish epic unfolds. Tolkien recounts his harrowing journey down a treacherous river, where he and a band of Raft-Elves must navigate perilous rapids and battle mysterious river spirits to reach their ancestral homeland. As their quest grows more desperate, Tolkien must confront his own fears and doubts to help his companions survive the dangers that lurk in the dark waters.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: epic-quest, found-family
160 pages · Hardcover · Bodleian Library, University of Oxford