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The Frost Fair Book
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It is Christmas, 1669, and the River Thames is frozen in the grip of the coldest winter for years. A traditional frost fair is held upon it and revellers from far and wide have come to enjoy the spectacle. Among those gathered are young architect Christopher Redmayne who, by chance, meets his good friend, Constable Jonathan Bale, attending with his family. Bale's sons skate around them but soon their competitive nature spells trouble on the ice, and although Christopher and Jonathan save the boy, they make a chilling discovery of a frozen corpse embedded in the ice. Bale vows to investigate but Christopher sees no reason to involve himself any further - until his own brother Henry is accused of the murder and thrown in jail. Now Henry faces execution if Christopher cannot prove his innocence. The architect must risk everything, both professionally and personally, to uncover the truth. Edward Marston's The Frost Fair is a fascinating book packed with suspense that perfectly brings the 17th century to life.
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Foyles
Christmas, 1669. In the grip of the coldest winter for years, the River Thames is frozen from bank to bank and London celebrates with a traditional frost fair held on its broad back. Revellers come from far and wide to enjoy the spectacle: an ox is roasted, booths set up and entertainers employed to amuse the crowds enjoying the holiday atmosphere.Among the throng is ambitious young architect Christopher Redmayne, escorting the daughter of one of his clients with whom he hopes to further a romantic attachment. By chance they meet Christopher's good friend, Constable Jonathan Bale. When a child slips on thin ice the pair make a chilling discovery of a frozen naked corpse embedded in the ice.
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Blackwell
The River Thames is frozen over and the discovery of a dead body casts a pall over the annual Frost Fair. Christmas, 1669. In the grip of the coldest winter for years, the River Thames is frozen from bank to bank and London celebrates with a...
- 0749006382
- 9780749006389
- Edward Marston
- 1 February 2004
- Allison & Busby
- Paperback (Book)
- 288
- New edition
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