Winter Sisters A Novel
Winter Sisters A Novel by Robin Oliveira, published by Penguin on February 5, 2019, is a reprint edition comprising 432 pages. Set in Albany during the harsh winter of 1879, the narrative follows Dr. Mary Sutter, a former Civil War surgeon, as she searches for two newly orphaned sisters who go missing amid a devastating blizzard. The story unfolds as Dr. Sutter confronts powerful figures in the city, risking her own safety in a quest to uncover the truth and protect the vulnerable.
Readers will find a blend of historical and literary elements in this work, which delves into themes of family life, trauma, and resilience. The plot intricately weaves together the challenges faced by Dr. Sutter as she navigates a landscape marked by both good and evil. Winter Sisters presents a compelling exploration of human capacity for both compassion and cruelty, making it a significant addition to the genre of historical fiction.
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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, 1879: 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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