The Glass Woman
byCaroline Lea
Genres: MysteryHistorical fiction
When Rosa is betrothed to Jon Eiriksson, she is sent to a remote village. There she finds a man who refuses to speak of his recently deceased first wife, and villagers who view her with suspicion. Isolated and disturbed by her husband's strange behaviour, her fears deepen. What is making the strange sounds in the attic? Who does the mysterious glass figure she is given represent? And why do the villagers talk of the coming winter darkness in hushed tones? The Glass Woman is a mysterious and captivating tale of love, fear and superstition, perfect for readers of The Miniaturist, The Silent Companions, and The Bear & The Nightingale.
Language
en
Published on
14/11/2019
Pages
464
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781405934619
Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy atmospheric historical fiction with elements of mystery and superstition.
Topics Icelandic folkloreArranged marriageSuperstitionIsolationSuspicionDark secretsFearCommunity dynamicsFemale protagonistAtmospheric settingLove
MoodSuspenseful, Mysterious
Female protagonist
RomanceMajor Subplot
ViolenceMild
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