{"product_id":"9780007438273_the-frozen-lake","title":"The Frozen Lake","description":"\u003cp\u003eA novel of family secrets hidden through two generations, set against the stunning backdrop of the Lake District in midwinter. From the author of The Villa in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne family Christmas uncovers two generations of secrets…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe year of 1936 is drawing to a close. Winter grips Wetmoreland and causes a rare phenonmenon: the lakes freeze. For two local families, the Richardsons and the Grindleys, the frozen lake entices long-estranged siblings and children to return home for Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome are aware of the storm clouds of war gathering over Europe, yet everyone wants to put troubles aside, however personal, to enjoy a frozen Christmas. But one visitor carries a seed of violence and not even the matriarch of the Richardson clan can prevent the carefully buried secrets of the past from erupting to change everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compelling blend of family closeness and strife, dazzling passion and the dark influence of history, this is an enthralling read to curl up and savour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elizabeth Edmondson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47284939325589,"sku":"9780007438273","price":12.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780007438273.jpg?v=1776992201","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780007438273_the-frozen-lake","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}