Winter Sisters

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Winter Sisters by Robin Oliveira is a gripping historical fiction set in post-Civil War New York. The novel centres on Dr. Mary Sutter as she faces a heart-wrenching mystery: the disappearance of two young girls after a blizzard. As Mary delves into the investigation, the story explores themes of resilience, justice, and the struggle for truth in a rapidly changing society.
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You might enjoy this captivating historical novel if you appreciate stories set in the aftermath of the Civil War, filled with mystery and strong female characters. The narrative centres around a doctor's determined quest to uncover the truth about two missing sisters, offering an engaging blend of suspense and emotional depth. It's a thought-provoking exploration of societal challenges during a transformative period in American history.

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Winter Sisters

A rich and compelling historical novel about the disappearance of two young girls after a cataclysmic blizzard, and what happens after their fate is discovered.

From the New York Times bestselling author of My Name Is Mary Sutter comes a rich and compelling historical novel about the disappearance of two young girls after a cataclysmic blizzard, and what happens when their fate is discovered.

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A rich and compelling historical novel about the disappearance of two young girls after a cataclysmic blizzard, and what happens after their fate is discovered.

2019 FINALIST FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE BOOK AWARD

"Stunning. . . Oliveira writes with feeling."
-The New York Times Book Review

"An engrossing story. . . that feels utterly timely."
-People, "The Best New Books"

New York, 1879β€”An epic blizzard descends on Albany, devastating the city. When the snow finally settles, two newly orphaned girls are missing. Determined not to give up hope, Dr. Mary Sutter, a former Civil War surgeon, searches for the two sisters. When what happened to them is finally revealed, Dr. Sutter must fight the most powerful of Albany's citizens, risking personal and public danger as she seeks to protect the fragile, putting at risk loves and lives in her quest to right unimaginable wrongs.

As contemporary as it is historic, Winter Sisters is part gripping thriller, part family saga, and ultimately a story of trauma and resilience that explores the tremendous good and unspeakable evil of which humans are capable.

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Robin Oliveira's Winter Sisters is praised as a compelling historical novel that intertwines mystery and social commentary. It encapsulates a vivid narrative blending courtroom drama with themes of gender equality, child exploitation, and societal change, resonating with both historical and present-day issues. Reviews highlight the book's engaging storytelling, strong female characters, and its evocative depiction of 19th-century Albany, making it both an engrossing read and a reminder of persistent social challenges.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780399564260

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 February 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Penguin Putnam Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Robin Oliveirais theNew York Timesbestselling author ofMy Name Is Mary SutterandI Always Loved You. She holds a BA in Russian and studied at the Pushkin Language Institute in Moscow. She received an MFA in writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts and is also a registered nurse, specializing in critical care. She lives in Seattle, Washington.

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