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Brought to you by Penguin.

From the Booker-longlisted author of A Town Called Solace.

Orphaned young, Kate Morrison was her older brother Matt's protégé, her curious fascination for pond-life fed by his passionate interest in the natural world. Now a zoologist, she can identify organisms under a microscope but seems blind to the tragedy of her own emotional life. She thinks she's outgrown her family, who were once her entire world - but she can't seem to outgrow her childhood or lighten the weight of their mutual past.

©2002 Mary Lawson (P)2022 Penguin Audio Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction

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"I've been trying to tell everyone I know about Mary Lawson.... Each one of her novels is just a marvel." (Anne Tyler)

"A remarkable novel, utterly gripping.... I read it at a single sitting, then I read it again, just for the pleasure of it." (Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat)

"Full of blossoming insights and emotional acuity...a compelling and serious page-turner." (Observer)
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Not my usual choice but the reviews had been so positive I gave it a go. I found it beautifully written and narrated in a way that I could visualise the area and atmosphere of the place. I cared very deeply about the characters, finding them all believable. I smiled and cried and I will never forget this novel.

Wonderful, just lovely

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A wonderful story, beautifully told on Audible. Once I started I couldn’t stop listening. I will recommend this book to many.

A beautiful enchanting tale full of relatable characters

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Loved it from start to finish. This author rarely if ever disappoints and I’m happy to recommend.

Superb as always

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Wonderful story, beautifully written and perfect narration. A most satisfying and enjoyable listen. Absolutely recommend this fantastic book.

Crow Lake

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This is the second book by Mary Lawson that I have listened to and I wasn't disappointed. I love the way she brings her characters to life and the region of northern Canada that we rarely hear about. Unfortunately the narrator's voice rather irritated me.

Another excellent book by Mary Lawson

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