Author: Mankell, Henning, 1948-2015,
Author: Barrett, Sean, 1940-
Publication year: 2017
Format: Talking book - CD
Edition: Unabridged edition.
Resource type: Physical
ISBN: 9781445059068 (CDs) :
Notes:
Translated from the Swedish.
Read by Sean Barrett.
Fredrik Welin is a 70-year-old retired doctor. Years ago he retreated to the Swedish archipelago, where he lives alone on an island. He swims in the sea every day, cutting a hole in the ice if necessary. He lives a quiet life. Until he wakes up one night to find his house on fire. Fredrik escapes just in time, wearing two left-footed wellies, as neighbouring islanders arrive to help douse the flames. All that remains in the morning is a stinking ruin and evidence of arson. The house that has been in his family for generations and all his worldly belongings are gone. He cannot think who would do such a thing, or why. Without a suspect, the police begin to think he started the fire himself.