Sceptre - The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller

Brand and Literary Origin

'The Land in Winter' is a critically acclaimed novel written by British author Andrew Miller. The book's brand and literary identity are tied to its publisher, Sceptre, which is a prestigious literary imprint known for championing high-quality fiction and nonfiction. Originally published in late 2024 (with early promotion for 2025 literary prizes), the work reflects contemporary British literary excellence, earning a place on the Booker Prize 2025 longlist as indicated by the cover branding.

Manufacturing and Ownership

As a product of Western literary publishing, the physical copy shown is primarily manufactured and printed within the United Kingdom, though global distribution may involve local printing in other territories. Sceptre operates as an imprint of Hodder & Stoughton, a long-standing British publishing house founded in the 19th century.

Today, the brand's ultimate ownership resides with Hachette, one of the 'Big Five' global publishing conglomerates. Hachette is headquartered in Paris, France, and is itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lagardère SA. This ownership structure ensures that while the brand maintains its British literary heritage, it benefits from the massive logistical and marketing infrastructure of a multinational media powerhouse.