Bellman & Black – Diane Setterfield (Ukrainian Hardcover, 2024)

Bellman & Black, a gothic psychological tale by Diane Setterfield (author of The Thirteenth Tale), hinges on a chilling childhood incident: ten-year-old William Bellman strikes a rook with a sling. Seven years later, the tragedy haunts him—a mysterious man in black appears at each funeral. Believing he's under a curse, William makes a desperate pact with this stranger. Together, they create a disturbing business: Bellman & Black—an unconventional funeral enterprise.

This intriguing story explores themes of guilt, loss, and ambition, showing how personal trauma can become a poignant—and profitable—obsession. The Ukrainian hardcover (KSD, CULTREAD series, 2024) spans 368 pages, measures 135 × 205 mm, weighs 370 g, and is translated by Iryna Bondarieva.