The Woodcutter A Novel
The Woodcutter by Reginald Hill is a novel published by HarperCollins on August 2, 2011, featuring 528 pages in English. The story follows Wolf Hadda, who transforms from a humble woodcutter’s son into a successful entrepreneur, only to have his life shattered by a sudden turn of events. After being imprisoned for a crime he insists he did not commit, Wolf retreats into silence, but a prison psychiatrist helps him find his voice again. Upon his release, he returns to his family home in rural Cumbria, where he confronts the shadows of his past.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of identity and revenge as Wolf seeks to uncover the truth behind his mysterious disappearance during his youth. The story unfolds with a blend of psychological insight and thrilling tension, as Wolf’s quest for vengeance raises questions about morality and redemption. This edition presents a rich exploration of Wolf’s journey, appealing to both fans of thrillers and those new to Reginald Hill’s work.
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Wolf Hadda’s life has been a fairy tale. From his humble origins as a Cumbrian woodcutter’s son, he has risen to become a hugely successful entrepreneur, happily married to the woman of his dreams.
A knock on the door one morning ends it all. Universally reviled, thrown into prison while protesting his innocence, abandoned by friends and family, Wolf retreats into silence. Seven years later, prison psychiatrist Alva Ozigbo makes a breakthrough. Wolf begins to talk, and under her guidance he is paroled, returning to his family home in rural Cumbria.
But there was a mysterious period in Wolf’s youth when he disappeared from home and was known to his employers as the Woodcutter. And now the Woodcutter is back, looking for the truth—and revenge. Can Alva intervene before his pursuit of vengeance takes him to a place from which he can never come back?
The Woodcutter is a treat that both lovers of the Dalziel and Pascoe series and newcomers to the always masterful work of Reginald Hill will devour.
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