Details: In the biting chill of December 1962, the small village near Bristol becomes a crucible for two young couples navigating the frigid landscape of their intertwined lives. Eric and Irene, the newly-appointed local doctor and his wife, occupy a charming cottage, while their neighbours, Bill and Rita, struggle in a dilapidated farm, perpetually cold and unwelcoming. Amidst the unforgiving winter, the two expectant mothers forge a bond that momentarily softens the harsh realities of marriage and unfulfilled dreams. However, as the relentless snow blankets the world outside, isolation forces buried resentments and shocking truths to the surface, threatening to unravel their carefully constructed lives. In *The Land in Winter*, Andrew Miller crafts a gripping tale of emotional stakes, expertly revealing the complexities of human relationships against a chilling backdrop, confirming his mastery as one of Britain's most compelling chroniclers of the human experience.
