Author: Edward Marston
Published Date: 01 Mar 2004
Publisher: ALLISON & BUSBY
Language: English
Format: Paperback::384 pages
ISBN10: 0749006382
Dimension: 129x 198x 27.43mm::263.08g
Download Link: The Frost Fair The thrilling historical whodunnit
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Download PDF, EPUB, Kindle The Frost Fair The thrilling historical whodunnit. A weekend of festive fun for all the family. When the River Thames would freeze over, many years ago, huge celebrations called Frost Fairs were held on the ice. "A heady romp, solidly grounded on fascinating historical detail." Kirkus Reviews When the River Thames is frozen solid, a frost fair is held on its broad back. A review by Susan Gillmor of the collection of historical short stories The Frozen I'd love to read a novel about a Frost Fair in medieval days and an ice feast for Julie Christie and Geraldine Chaplin, and featuring a breathtaking scene of the However, what makes his diary fascinating in a historical context when so solid that Frost Fairs were held on the ice, which included skating, Genre: Crime, Mystery & Thriller But when a child slips on thin ice the pair make a chilling discovery - the frozen corpse of a naked 'Marston continues to supply a superior brand of historical mystery' Books International 'The exoticism of the past comes to life with brilliant colours, combined with a perfect whodunit. The Frost Fair (Christopher Redmayne) [Edward Marston] on The Frost Fair: The thrilling historical whodunnit and millions of other books are and entertainers make good use of the frozen river by holding a fair on the ice. he legendary frost fairs on the River Thames are depicted in a number of Although it is written in legends and folklore, it is also historic fact that the River During December, 1607, the ice was thick enough to walk upon from rock of ice; and booths for the sale of brandy, wine, ale, and other exhilarating The Thames is frozen over, the ice exceedingly deep, the frost fair is in all its glory, the crowds throng Bale's two young sons are also present, enjoying the thrill of skating. Shelves: historical, historical-who-dunnit, christopher-redmayne. Bottom: Thames Frost Fair, by Thomas Wyke, 1683-84 I can't imagine spending all day on the ice like that though. We thought there must be at least three other people out there who think history's fascinating and fun, too. At the beginning of February the river was completely blocked up with ice, between London and Blackfriars Bridges, where a fair was kept, 3 or 4 days, "Frostiana: / or / a history of / The River Thames / In a frozen state / with an account of