· “Be Still the Water is a simple but beautiful and intricate story about family, a reflection on love, life, tragedy, friendship and death. With its realistic storyline, it has the charm to make any reader wonder whether this is fiction at all, along with its unforgettable characters.”. When Lake Manitoba overflowed its banks in , flooding out the farmland at Siglunes, she was inspired to finish the novel started ten years earlier about the Icelandic immigrants who carved out a living there. "Be Still the Water" was shortlisted for the Margaret Laurence Award for Fiction and a finalist in the Canadian Book Club Awards. Karen Emilson, author. an emotional, slow-burning story of family love and sacrifice, of secrets revealed and promises broken. Set in along the unspoiled shores of Lake Manitoba, Be Still the Water brings us into the fold of the Gudmundsson Family—immigrants determined to begin life anew in the Icelandic farming and fishing community of Siglunes.
Be Still the Water: A historical love story Jul by Karen Emilson Karen Emilson has a unique way of telling a story and she allows the twins' desire to clear their names to come across beautifully in the writing. I enjoyed the prose and the impassioned nature of the narrative. Reviewed by Sara Hodon. Be Still the Water by Karen Emilson CreateSpace Paperback - Aug, ISBN A story about Icelandic immigrants settling on Lake Manitoba in Canada in the early 20 th century, Be Still the Water by Karen Emilson could be described as a sweeping epic, a + page family drama in the tradition of the Icelandic sagas. by Karen Emilson. Kobo ebook. | J. $ Available for download. Not available in stores. From the award-winning author of Where Children Run comes a smoldering tale, set in along the unspoiled shores of Lake Manitoba. Be Still the Water brings us into the fold of the Gudmundsson family—immigrants determined to begin life.
Karen Emilson, author. an emotional, slow-burning story of family love and sacrifice, of secrets revealed and promises broken. Set in along the unspoiled shores of Lake Manitoba, Be Still the Water brings us into the fold of the Gudmundsson Family—immigrants determined to begin life anew in the Icelandic farming and fishing community of Siglunes. Inspired by true events, Be Still the Water is a vivid, coming of age epic complete with unforgettable characters and a heart-wrenching ending-one that will leave you reflecting on Asta's fateful decisions long after the last page is turned. Canadian Book Club Awards for Fiction finalist Margaret Laurence Award for Fiction shortlist. “Be Still the Water is a simple but beautiful and intricate story about family, a reflection on love, life, tragedy, friendship and death. With its realistic storyline, it has the charm to make any reader wonder whether this is fiction at all, along with its unforgettable characters.”.
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