'This book will inspire you to get up, light a candle and live your own nocturnal self.' Financial Times After a series of tragic losses, Annabel Abbs can no longer sleep at night and gets to know a completely new side of herself: her nocturnal self. The night becomes a place of creativity and liberation for her, and she discovers that women have always found refuge, inspiration and courage in the darkness - from philosopher Laura Cereta to artist Louise Bourgeois to activist Peace Pilgrim.