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"Cold Thursday" is a story of two extraordinary, magnetic women and their disappearances a hundred years apart from the small New England town they call home. It explores the strange legend of Cold Thursday and the possibility that the sisters have made new lives beyond the watchful eyes of the community they longed to escape.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 320 pages
\n Publication date: 16 May 2019
\n Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
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For readers of THE VIRGIN SUICIDES or THE GIRLS, a captivating story unfolds of two extraordinary and magnetic women, whose disappearances span a century apart, from the quaint New England town they call home. Henrietta and Jane, growing up on the fringes of town, are nurtured by their mother, a remote artist, and their father, captivated by the folklore and legends of their corner of New England. However, their lives take an unexpected turn when Henrietta falls under the spell of Kaus, an outsider and petty criminal. Jane, driven by a deep sense of curiosity and protectiveness, begins to trail the couple, secretly observing their trysts until one fateful night when Henrietta vanishes into the enigmatic woods.

Separated by an ocean, Elspeth and Claire are sisters whose paths diverge due to Elspeth's early marriage at seventeen. She is sent away from her Scottish village to start a new life in America, where she catches the attention of the local mill owner. This leads to a series of tragic events, culminating in her disappearance. As Jane and Claire embark on their own quests to find their missing sisters, they uncover the enigmatic legend of Cold Thursday and the strange transformation of a family into coyotes. However, the true meaning of this myth remains shrouded in mystery. Are their sisters lost to the world, forever destroyed by the men who coveted them? Or have they found new lives, far away from the prying eyes of the community they yearned to escape?

Through their journeys, Jane and Claire unravel the intricate web of secrets and lies that have haunted their family for generations. They discover that the women they seek have not been forgotten, but rather have left their mark on the town and its people in ways that cannot be easily erased. The story explores the complexities of love, loss, and the enduring power of memory, as Jane and Claire strive to piece together the fragments of their sisters' lives and find closure in the midst of uncertainty.

In conclusion, "Cold Thursday" is a mesmerizing tale that delves into the depths of human resilience and the complexities of female identity. It offers a poignant reflection on the sacrifices made by women in pursuit of freedom and the enduring impact of their choices on the lives of those they leave behind.

\n Weight: 526g\n
Dimension: 236 x 161 x 30 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781472263278\n \n