The Draining Lake by Arnaldur Indridason

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Following an earthquake, the water level of an Icelandic lake suddenly falls to reveal a skeleton half-buried in its sandy bed. It takes them back to the Cold War era, when bright, left-wing students in Iceland would be sent to study in the 'heavenly state' of Communist East Germany.

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The Draining Lake by Arnaldur Indridason

Following an earthquake, the water level of an Icelandic lake suddenly falls to reveal a skeleton half-buried in its sandy bed. It takes them back to the Cold War era, when bright, left-wing students in Iceland would be sent to study in the 'heavenly state' of Communist East Germany.
Arnaldur Indridason worked for many years as a journalist and critic before he began writing novels. His books have since sold over 12 million copies worldwide. Outside Iceland, he is best known for his crime novels featuring Erlendur and Sigurdur Óli, which are consistent bestsellers across Europe. The series has won numerous awards, including the Nordic Glass Key and the CWA Gold Dagger.
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ISBN 13 9781846550959
ISBN 10 1846550955
Title The Draining Lake
Author Arnaldur Indridason
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Vintage Publishing
Year published 2007-08-02
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.