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"This subtle and superb novel brings the freezing landscape of the Canadian woods to such vivid life that the landscape itself becomes a strong character within the story. Once you have dived into the tiny, closeted world of Caulfield and its forbidding surroundings, you will certainly not... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Donald: Add a description of this character.
- Thomas Sturrock
- Francis Ross: accused of the murder of Jammet
- William Parker
- Mr. Stewart
- Nesbit
- Susannah Knox
- Charles Seton
- Ida
- Jacob: An Indian who has made it his duty to look after Donald
- Maria
- Laurent Jammet: The murdered trapper
- Olivier
- Caulfield
- Mr. Mackinley
- Torbin
- Angus
- John Scott
- Dove River
- Norah
- Adam
- Kahon
- Mr. Moody
- Jens
- Himmelvanger
- Watson
- Amy
- Elizabeth
- Merete
- Alec
Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
THE LAST TIME I SAW Laurent Jammet, he was in Scott's store with a dead wolf over his shoulder.
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Quercus
Country: UK
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: 1905204817
Page Count: 466
Publisher: Quercus
Country: UK
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: 1905204817
Page Count: 466
Awards edit
- Costa Book Award (2006: First Novel)
- Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year (2008)
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