Silent Snow, Secret Snow
Silent Snow, Secret Snow by Adèle Geras is a poignant exploration of family dynamics set against the backdrop of a Christmas gathering. Published by Puffin in 1998, this edition spans 150 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds in the Golden family’s large, old home, where tensions rise as secrets and desires intertwine among family members, including Laurie, his friend Carlo, and his sister Marianne.
Readers will find an atmospheric narrative that delves into themes of family secrets, betrayals, and the complexities of desire. As Laurie grapples with his feelings for Carlo, who is more interested in Marianne, their cousin Ellie faces her own struggles with an absent father and a difficult relationship with her mother. The soft snowfall outside contrasts sharply with the emotional turmoil within, raising questions about the impact of these hidden truths on the family’s future.
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An atmospheric tale of family secrets, betrayals and desire from an acclaimed storyteller. The Golden family has congregated for Christmas in their large, old family home. Laurie has invited his friend Carlo. He hopes for a chance to tell him his deepest feelings, but Carlo wants to spend time with Laurie’s sister, the beautiful yet aloof Marianne. Meanwhile, their cousin, Ellie, is struggling to cope with her miserable mother and the fact that her father is absent. Outside the house the air is soft with snow; inside it crackles with tension as another family tradition becomes evident – that of keeping secrets. Some are tragic, some selfish and some embarrassing. Cut off from the outside world, will anything in the family ever be the same again?
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