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Hunters in the Snow by Daisy Hildyard follows an unnamed doctoral student who explores history through the unfinished notes of her late grandfather, Jimmy. Through his research, the book recounts the histories of Edward VI, Peter the Great, Olaudah Equiano, and Lord Kitchener, emphasizing the importance of understanding the past and the biases of historians. The narrative is a blend of historical recounting and the granddaughter’s contemporary experiences. Topics related to slavery and historical violence are depicted.