To Cook a Bear

by Mikael Niemi

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First published: 2020 1 language ISBN: 9780857058935
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"It is 1852, and in Sweden's far north, deep in the Arctic Circle, charismatic preacher and Revivalist Lars Levi L©Œstadius impassions a poverty-stricken congregation with visions of salvation. But local leaders have reason to resist a shift to temperance over alcohol.Jussi, the young Sami boy L©Œstadius has rescued from destitution and abuse, becomes the preacher's faithful disciple on long botanical treks to explore the flora and fauna. L©Œstadius also teaches him to read and write - and to love and fear God.When a milkmaid goes missing deep in the forest, the locals suspect a predatory bear is at large. A second girl is attacked, and the sheriff is quick to offer a reward for the bear's capture. Using early forensics and daguerreotype, L©Œstadius and Jussi find clues that point to a far worse killer on the loose, even as they are unaware of the evil closing in around them."--Publisher description.

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