A Woman Made of Snow: Signed Bookplate Edition (Hardback)
Elisabeth Gifford (author)Published: 07/10/2021
The author of The Lost Lights of St Kilda mines the dark secrets of a century-old family mystery in this haunting period tale set in the wilds of Scotland.
Signed Bookplate Edition - a standard edition is available here
Scotland, 1949: Caroline Gillan and her new husband Alasdair have moved back to Kelly Castle, his dilapidated family estate in the middle of nowhere. Stuck caring for their tiny baby, and trying to find her way with an opinionated mother-in-law, Caroline feels adrift, alone and unwelcome.
But when she is tasked with sorting out the family archives, Caroline discovers a century-old mystery that sparks her back to life. There is one Gillan bride who is completely unknown - no photos exist, no records have been kept - the only thing that is certain is that she had a legitimate child. Alasdair's grandmother.
As Caroline uncovers a strange story that stretches as far as the Arctic circle, her desire to find the truth turns obsessive. And when a body is found in the grounds of the castle, her hunt becomes more than just a case of curiosity. What happened all those years ago? Who was the bride? And who is the body...?
Publisher: Atlantic Books
ISBN: 9781838955731
Number of pages: 368
Dimensions: 234 x 156 mm
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“An Absolute Triumph”
I absolutely adored this book. What an absolute triumph!
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“Captivating Scottish Mystery”
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