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A Woman Made of Snow

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A Woman Made of Snow by Elisabeth Gifford is a historical fiction novel set in post-war Scotland. It follows a newlywed couple as they uncover family secrets and hidden histories while living in a remote house. The story intertwines past and present, weaving a tapestry of mystery, love, and discovery against the backdrop of a transformative period in history.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy captivating historical fiction entwined with mystery and family secrets. Set against the evocative landscapes of Scotland, the narrative delves into uncovering past truths and explores themes of identity and belonging. Perfect for readers who appreciate richly woven stories with atmospheric settings and well-developed characters.

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A Woman Made of Snow

A gorgeous, haunting and captivating novel of a century-long family mystery in thewilds of Scotland, and one woman's hunt for the truth.

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'Gorgeously written and devastating' Kate Riordan

'One of the best novels I've read' Gill Paul

'Desperately romantic' Katie Fforde

A family secret.
A lost love.
A life-changing journey to the Arctic . . .

Caroline Gillan and her new husband Alasdair have moved back to Kelly Castle, his family estate in the wilds of Scotland. Stuck caring for their baby and trying to avoid her inscrutable mother-in-law, Caroline feels adrift and alone.

But while sorting through old papers, Caroline stumbles across a family secret which changes everything. There is one Gillan bride who has disappeared from history. No photos or records of her exist. The only certainty is that she had a legitimate child: Alasdair's grandmother.

As Caroline unearths a story of love and adventure that stretches as far as the Arctic circle, her curiosity about the missing bride turns into an obsession. And when a body is found in the grounds of the castle, Caroline begins an investigation which could alter the course of her life forever . . .

From the wilds of Scotland to the glaciers of the Arctic, A Woman Made of Snow is a mesmerising tale of how one woman's past might hold the key to another's future.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786499080

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corvus

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 215g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Elisabeth Gifford grew up in a vicarage in the industrial Midlands. She studied Frenchliterature and world religions at Leeds University. She has a Diploma in Creative Writing fromOxford OUDCE and an MA in Creative Writing from Royal Holloway College. She is married withthree children, and lives in Kingston upon Thames.

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