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The Snow Song

AuthorSally Gardner

NarratorAmanda Bright

Duration6h 29m

CategoriesAdult Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy

PublisherHarper Collins

VersionUnabridged

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A heartbreaking novel for adults, from the award-winning Sally Gardner. Women imprisoned by superstition, chained by guilt. Perched on a mountain in a land of ancient forests is a village, rife with secrets. Cut off from the outside world it is run by the elders, men to whom tradition is all. Edith lives alone with her alcoholic father who is forcing her to marry the village butcher. But she is in love with a shepherd who promised to return to her. As the village becomes isolated in a sea of snow, Edith loses her power of speech. And it is this enchantment that will have far-reaching consequences, not only for Edith but for the whole village.

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