Linghams Book Club - The Wager and the Bear
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When young idealist Tom publicly humiliates politician Monty in a Cornish pub, it sparks a simmering feud that cascades through their intertwined lives. The consequences of their argument, and the deadly wager they strike, will cascade down the decades. Years later, they find themselves a long way from St Piran on a colossal iceberg drifting south away from Greenland, their only companion a starving polar bear.
The Wager and the Bear is palpable and a novel of our times where the climate is concerned. Itβs written so beautifully and urgently that it would be hard to ignore and hard not to be swept up in its lush scenery, love and topical climate events.
A heart-stopping tale of anger, tragedy, and enduring love, cast against the long unfolding backdrop of climate catastrophe.
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When young idealist Tom publicly humiliates politician Monty in a Cornish pub, it sparks a simmering feud that cascades through their intertwined lives. The consequences of their argument, and the deadly wager they strike, will cascade down the decades. Years later, they find themselves a long way from St Piran on a colossal iceberg drifting south away from Greenland, their only companion a starving polar bear.
The Wager and the Bear is palpable and a novel of our times where the climate is concerned. Itβs written so beautifully and urgently that it would be hard to ignore and hard not to be swept up in its lush scenery, love and topical climate events.
A heart-stopping tale of anger, tragedy, and enduring love, cast against the long unfolding backdrop of climate catastrophe.
Get Tickets
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