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The Frozen Lake
- A Vintage Mystery
- Narrated by: Nicolette McKenzie
- Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins
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Summary
Fabulous family saga of secrets held through two generations, set against the atmospheric background of the Lake District at Christmas. The year 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, this will bring unexpected upheaval, as the frozen lake entices long-estranged siblings and children to return home for the holiday season.
Some are aware of what is happening in Europe; others don't want to know. Everyone's keen to put aside their troubles - money worries, love tangles, career problems, domestic rifts - and enjoy themselves skating while they can. But one visitor carries the seed of violence, and not even the redoubtable matriarch of the Richardson clan can prevent the carefully buried secrets of the past from reappearing and transforming everything.
A compelling blend of family closeness and strife, dazzling passion and the dark influence of history, this is an enthralling listen to curl up and savour.
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- MaMaMason
- 21-02-16
Nicolette McKenzie is a fabulous narrator!
I've just discovered Elizabeth Edmondson and have really enjoyed both this book, and the Villa in Italy. Exactly right for a Sunday afternoon in front of the fire on a rainy day in the Lake District. Quite convoluted in places and far fetched, but it's a story, and I love the era in which these books are set. The narration is spot on and really evokes the period. I'm nearly old enough to remember people talking like this, and find it very nostalgic! Will be purchasing other books by both the author, and narrator.
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- B. Deverell
- 14-10-18
The most wonderfully written story
Don’t read this for the intrigue that happens later on. Read it for the amazing atmospheric delight. A tale of family, friends, conflicts, wars. This beautifully crafted story had me captivated and I felt lost when it finished. Sensational writing.
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- Manar Moustafa
- 20-08-16
A very enjoyable read
The author has presented us with an easy to follow story line with many interesting characters.
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- Andrea Spencer
- 04-02-20
Awful
It was so bad I only got to chapter 10. It was like slow torture
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- G
- 15-05-16
A 'slow burn' book but very enjoyable
What made the experience of listening to The Frozen Lake the most enjoyable?
The narrator has a beautiful voice which made listening a pleasure. Her voice entirely suited the era in which the book was written
What did you like best about this story?
A very English setting and story and I enjoyed the portrayals of the various characters. I do not think I would have enjoyed reading the book but listening to it gave it more depth
What about Nicolette McKenzie’s performance did you like?
Her lovely very English voice
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No as it wasn't an exciting book and I could stop it at various times and then get right back into it
Any additional comments?
A well written and fascinating vintage story
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- Gillian
- 28-02-16
Rather predictable and over long.
This story is well thought out and well read but there is a deal of frustration with the predictability. I quickly realised who the strangers really were but the end takes forever to get there. How dense/ ignorant can the characters be and how complicit in so many coverups? I listened to the end out of curiosity to see how neatly the ends were all tied up, but there were no surprises, and all the clues were dropped into the plot unsubtle to the end.
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- Julie
- 13-01-16
loved this book
Where does The Frozen Lake rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
One of the nicest books very easy listening
Who was your favorite character and why?
Grandmother
What about Nicolette McKenzie’s performance did you like?
Good pace pleasing voice
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Slow start then definitely
Any additional comments?
do not like writing much as do not want to spoil story for others
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- CanadianCuz
- 14-10-16
Enjoyable but slow
I did enjoy this but it was a slow starter. Basic story good although figured it out well before the end. It's not a book I would recommend but wouldn't slate it either.
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- Trina
- 09-05-16
Another world
A book that takes you to another time and place. Engaging characters and a good sense of place.
Pre-war English society, heroes and villains and a satisfying conclusion.
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A WOW of a super story!!!
This is truly a truly magnetic story that really holds the imagination for the reader many thanks.
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