The Winter Years
The Winter Years by Dionne Haynes, published by Allium Books in August 2021, is a historical fiction novel that unfolds in America during the year 1620. The story centers on Desire Minter, a 19-year-old nurse aboard the Mayflower, who faces the harsh realities of disease and dwindling food supplies as tragedy strikes among the passengers. As the group prepares to establish a new settlement in Plimoth, Desire draws strength from her betrothed, Jedediah Trelawney, an ambitious young physician, amidst the challenges of a brutal winter.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of ambition, hardship, and love as Desire navigates her uncertain future in a new land. The novel delves into the struggles faced by the early settlers, highlighting the emotional and physical toll of their journey. With a page count of 330, this edition offers a detailed portrayal of the characters’ resilience and the complexities of their relationships against the backdrop of historical events.
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America, 1620.
Desire Minter, 19 years old, is nursing the sick aboard the Mayflower when tragedy strikes and a young woman dies.
With disease rife and food stores running low, the passengers weaken and are desperate to move ashore. As the death toll rises, Desire takes courage from her betrothed, an ambitious young physician named Jedediah Trelawney.
But as building work begins on the new village of Plimoth, a brutal winter brings uncertainty for everyone, eroding Jed’s confidence and leaving Desire wondering if she has a future in this unfamiliar land…
Does Desire have what it takes to confront the challenges of her cruel new life, and will Jed be part of her future?
A gripping tale of ambition, hardship, sacrifice and love.
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