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The Hand of Anna Linden
Three continents. Two generations. One breathtaking epic of loss and redemption.
1635. In a windswept corner of the Dutch Republic, the shepherdess Anna Linden is robbed on her way to market. Though the money is recovered, the thief's obsessions will threaten the lives of Anna and her family, changing them for ever.
Smeerenburg. A freezing whaling station on the arctic island of Spitsbergen. Anna's father Aaron is tasked with the first attempt to overwinter on the northern ice. He must face darkness, white bears, and bitter cold, before he can return to his daughter. Can he survive until the whalers return, and is he alone in the Arctic?
1635. In a windswept corner of the Dutch Republic, the shepherdess Anna Linden is robbed on her way to market. Though the money is recovered, the thief's obsessions will threaten the lives of Anna and her family, changing them for ever.
Smeerenburg. A freezing whaling station on the arctic island of Spitsbergen. Anna's father Aaron is tasked with the first attempt to overwinter on the northern ice. He must face darkness, white bears, and bitter cold, before he can return to his daughter. Can he survive until the whalers return, and is he alone in the Arctic?
276 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2025
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February 10, 2026
a very immersive tale that bought the period to life, you can tell it has been thoroughly researched. i really enjoyed the midwifery aspect of the book and the perils this must’ve presented in the 17th century
February 19, 2026
an amazing first book from the artist John Goodison. a tale set in 16th century Holland with lots of adventure and masses of historical detail. great character creation. a real page turner.
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