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Miss Smilla's Feeling For Snow

A chilling tale of mystery and the quest for truth

Peter Høeg author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Vintage Publishing

Published:4th Apr '96

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A gripping Scandinavian thriller, Miss Smilla's Feeling For Snow follows a woman investigating the suspicious death of her neighbor's child amidst a snowy backdrop.

In Miss Smilla's Feeling For Snow, a chilling tale unfolds in the heart of Copenhagen. On a snowy day, six-year-old Isaiah tragically falls to his death from a rooftop. While the police quickly label it an accident, his neighbor Smilla, a woman deeply attuned to the nuances of snow and ice, suspects foul play. Her instincts urge her to delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding Isaiah's death, leading her on a quest for the truth that intertwines with her own past.

As Smilla navigates the icy landscape of her city, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies that challenge her beliefs. Her expertise in the natural world becomes a tool for investigation, as she follows a trail of clues that seem as evident to her as footprints in fresh snow. The narrative explores themes of isolation, loss, and the struggle for justice, all set against the backdrop of a beautifully rendered Scandinavian winter.

This reissue of Miss Smilla's Feeling For Snow celebrates over two decades since its first publication in the UK, inviting both new readers and long-time fans to experience the gripping suspense and intricate storytelling that has made this novel a classic in the genre. Smilla's journey is not just about solving a mystery; it's also a profound exploration of her identity and the world around her.

A subtle novel, yet direct, clever, wistful, unforgettable - Ruth Rendell, Daily Telegraph
Unusual and enveloping. Extraordinarily evocative, atmospheric and poetic - Sunday Times
On one level, both a whodunnit and a thriller - ingeniously plotted. Extremely hard to put down. Peter Høeg's novel is already making for classic status - Independent
Read Høeg's delicious, icy-cool, Scandinavian detective story while sunbathing on a Caribbean beach. We guarantee it will make you shiver. * Independent on Sunday, Greatest Holiday Reads Ever *
An Arctic tale worthy of Conrad - New Statesman
A cracker...hard to put down...a real find - Edmund White

  • Winner of CWA Silver Dagger for Fiction 1994

ISBN: 9781860461675

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 25mm

Weight: 294g

416 pages