by JamesMeek (Author)
1919, Siberia. Deep in the unforgiving landscape a town lies under military rule, awaiting the remorseless assault of Bolsheviks along the Trans-Siberian railway. Then Samarin arrives. Appearing from the woods with a tale of escape from an Arctic prison, he says he is being chased by a cannibal. Anna, a beautiful young widow, feels something for the new arrival. Then the local shaman is found dead and suspicion and terror engulf the little town.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 416
Edition: Main
Publisher: Canongate Books
Published: 02 Feb 2006
ISBN 10: 1841957062
ISBN 13: 9781841957067
Prizes: Winner of Ondaatje Prize 2006. Shortlisted for Scottish Arts Council Book of the Year Award 2006.