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The Weight Of Water

by Anita Shreve
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Intriguing tale of murders, survivors, and obsession.

Recommended for fans of historical mysteries with unique settings. The book offers an atmospheric portrayal of Smuttynose Island and its dark history, interwoven with themes of love and loss. The letters from the sole survivor of the murder adds an emotional depth to the story. Overall, a captivating and haunting read.

  • Orange Prize Nominee for Fiction Shortlist (1998)
  • Laurence L. & Thomas Winship/PEN New England Award (1998)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Weight Of Water

by Anita Shreve
$7.90 Now $3.90 Save 51%
ISBN: 9780349109114
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $16.81
Authors: Anita Shreve
Publisher: Little, Brown
Date of Publication: 1998-05-14
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Contemporary, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Crime, Mystery
Goodreads rating: 3.65
(rated by 28450 readers)

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Description

In 1873, on a small bleak island off the rich fishing coast of New Hampshire, two Norwegian women are murdered in a fit of brutal passion. A third, Maren Hontvedt, escapes to witness a local man's execution for the crime.More than a century later, Jean, a Boston photo-journalist, travels to the island on a research assignment to investigate the murder legend. She stumbles upon Maren's translated memoirs, carefully preserved among the faded photographs, mildewed letters and yellowing guidebooks of the Isle of Shoals archives. As she immerses herself in Maren's poignant tale of love and loss, Jean senses haunting echoes of her fading passion and possessive behaviour...
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Intriguing tale of murders, survivors, and obsession.

Recommended for fans of historical mysteries with unique settings. The book offers an atmospheric portrayal of Smuttynose Island and its dark history, interwoven with themes of love and loss. The letters from the sole survivor of the murder adds an emotional depth to the story. Overall, a captivating and haunting read.

  • Orange Prize Nominee for Fiction Shortlist (1998)
  • Laurence L. & Thomas Winship/PEN New England Award (1998)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.