![]() It is a novel of secrets, sexuality and, ultimately, of great love. The historical detail, finely drawn characters, vivid settings, and pace of the narrative combine to make this a superlative read. In this exquisite journey of self-discovery, loosely based on a real life family mystery, Patrick Gale has created an epic, intimate human drama, both brutal and breathtaking. The 'ceaselessly brilliant' story of one man who banishes himself to a solitary life in the Arctic Circle, and is saved by good friends, a loyal dog, and a surprise visit that changes everything (Adam Johnson, Pulitzer Prizewinning author of The Orphan Masters Son ). And yet it is here, isolated in a seemingly harsh landscape, under the threat of war, madness and an evil man of undeniable magnetism that the fight for survival will reveal in Harry an inner strength and capacity for love beyond anything he has ever known before. ![]() Remote and unforgiving, his allotted homestead in a place called Winter is a world away from the golden suburbs of turn-of-the-century Edwardian England. Faced with disgrace and possibly gaol, Harry must exile himself from his family and immigrate to Canada, although he is a most unlikely farmer and settler. This illicit liaison continues for more than a year, only to be undone by a careless mistake. But a chance encounter with a handsome actor leads Harry into a passionate same-sex affair. ![]() Early 20th century: shy, awkward Harry Cane allows his confident younger brother Jack to arrange a marriage with his wife’s sister. ![]()
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