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The Tenderness of Wolves

By: Stef Penney
Narrated by: Adam Sims, Sally Armstrong
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10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION - FEATURES FIRST CHAPTER FROM STEF'S NEW EPIC NOVEL, UNDER A POLE STAR

COSTA AWARD WINNER and WORLDWIDE BESTSELLER. A breathtaking tale of mystery, buried secrets and romance, set in nineteenth century frontier Canada - for fans of THE SNOW CHILD and A PLACE CALLED WINTER.

Canada, 1867. A young murder suspect flees across the snowy wilderness. Tracking him is what passes for the law in this frontier land: trappers, sheriffs, traders and the suspect's own mother, desperate to clear his name. As the party pushes further from civilisation, hidden purposes and old obsessions are revealed. One is seeking long-lost daughters; another a fortune in stolen furs; yet another is chasing rumours of a lost Native American culture. But where survival depends on cooperation, their fragile truce cannot afford to be broken, nor their overriding purpose - to find justice for a murdered man - forgotten.

The Tenderness of Wolves is a must-read historical epic, weaving adventure, suspense and humour into an exhilarating thriller, a panoramic romance and ultimately, one of the books of the last ten years.

©2006 Stef Penney (P)2018 Hachette Audio UK Action & Adventure Genre Fiction Historical Literary Fiction Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense Wolf
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Critic reviews

"Unquestionably atmospheric, evocative and rewarding." (Independent on Sunday)

"A tense and delicately written thriller." (Observer)
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This story weaves together many lives in the telling of a complex tale. It plays out in the dramatic and evocative setting of northern Canada during the winter season. The year is 1867. The main occupation is trapping animals for their pelts. There is a wonderful blend of cultures as French, Scottish, and Indian men and women have major roles. While as individuals they are all out for self gain, there is still a strong sense of cooperation and desire to help each other during difficult times.

The character development and dialog are very compelling. The landscape and weather are both brooding presences in their own right. However, I thought the story ended abruptly, with several plot lines left open ended. Until that point, I would have given this heart pounding drama five stars. But the grand finale was far from complete and did not at all ring true to the main characters who have grown in both self understanding and real experience over the course of the narrative. I am surprised that an editor would allow the story to come to such an abrupt and incomplete finale.

Loved it all except the ending

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