The Erstwhile is a dark historical fantasy novel by multi-disciplinary artist B. Catling that was first published in March of 2017.

[1][2] It is the second in a trilogy of novels focusing on 'the Vorrh,' a massive and magical African forest.

The Erstwhile received generally positive critical reception, garnering coverage from a wide variety of publications.

[3][4][5][6][7][8][9] By contrast, the review at Kirkus calls the book "slow and murky" and criticizes its relentless focus on imagery over plot, characterization, or theme.

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