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Finland, 1809. Henrik and Erik are brothers who fought on opposite sides in the war between Sweden and Russia. With peace declared, they both return to their snowed-in farm. But who is the master? Sexual tensions, old grudges, family secrets: all come to a head in this dark and gripping saga.

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'A brooding family drama that has something of the timeless quality of good soap opera.' Nicholas Lezard, GUARDIAN ------- 'Intensely visual ... A brooding, atmospheric, Scandinavian late night movie.' Brandon Robshaw, INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY ------- 'A heart-stoppingly intense historical novel of grand scope.' WHITE REVIEW ------- 'This short, intense novel examines concepts of home, inheritance and the connection between personal and international conflict.' Max Liu, TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT

The Brothers

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A Paperback / softback by Asko Sahlberg, Emily Jeremiah, Fleur Jeremiah

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    Publisher: Peirene Press Ltd
    Publication Date: 30/01/2012
    ISBN13: 9780956284068, 978-0956284068
    ISBN10: 095628406X

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Finland, 1809. Henrik and Erik are brothers who fought on opposite sides in the war between Sweden and Russia. With peace declared, they both return to their snowed-in farm. But who is the master? Sexual tensions, old grudges, family secrets: all come to a head in this dark and gripping saga.

    Trade Review
    'A brooding family drama that has something of the timeless quality of good soap opera.' Nicholas Lezard, GUARDIAN ------- 'Intensely visual ... A brooding, atmospheric, Scandinavian late night movie.' Brandon Robshaw, INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY ------- 'A heart-stoppingly intense historical novel of grand scope.' WHITE REVIEW ------- 'This short, intense novel examines concepts of home, inheritance and the connection between personal and international conflict.' Max Liu, TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT

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