Why a Booktrail?
The second story in the thrilling Nordic crime series The Snow White Trilogy
As White as Snow (Snow White Trilogy 2)
What you need to know before your trail
Lumikki Andersson may be innocent, but she’s no Snow White . . . Three and a half months have passed since Lumikki was left for dead in a snowdrift, a bullet wound in her thigh and frostbite creeping into her skin. But the scorchingly hot streets of Prague in summer provide a welcome contrast to that terrifying time, and now Lumikki just wants to move on – forget the events of the past year – and escape her parent’s oppressive concern. She’s alone again, which is just how she likes it.
But Lumikki’s peaceful solitude is about to be shattered. She is approached on the street by a nervous young woman, who, unbelievably, thinks she might be Lumikki’s long-lost sister. Lumikki is unconvinced – although Zelenka’s story seems to ring true, there’s something weird about her. Something jumpy, and suspicious. And it turns out Lumikki is right to be wary, as Zelenka is part of a dangerous religious cult. On the run for her life again, Lumikki must once more draw on her all her powers of resolve and strength if she is to survive
Travel Guide
Tampere
The books are fantasy and so many of the locations are vague but there are a few gems where you can really go and visit. Tampere is also the city where the author lives and works, so you really get a sense of her inspiration and the essence of the books.
Parks
Book three – “The park even had Finland’s biggest poplar tree. Under different circumstances, Lumikki would have though it the best park in Tampere.”
The library
Book three : “Lumikki knew that if she moved to the base of one of the arches that made up the vaulted ceiling of the Tampere City Library…..”
All books: The forests in and around Tampere
“This was Lumikki’s forest. The branches were black shadows; the black shadows were branches. Tree roots coiled along the ground like snakes before diving underground to form a wide,thick network.”
“The forest was a game of shadows, a dance of dim light and mist, hushed whispers and sighs, passing currents of air that made the hair on her arms stand on end.”
Moomin Museum and art
Art is of course a major theme in all three books and the perfect chance to show off Tampere’s art colleges,museums and more!
She has happy memories of going here as a child. Always nice to see a character having such good taste
Booktrail Boarding Pass: As White as Snow (Snow White Trilogy 2)
Destination : Tampere Author/Guide: Salla Simukka Departure Time: 2000s
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