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Book Synopsis: Mesmerizing from the first page to the last, Kristin Hannah's Winter Garden is one woman’s sweeping, heartbreaking story of love, loss, and redemption. At once an epic love story set in World War II Russia and an intimate portrait of contemporary mothers and daughters poised at the crossroads of their lives, it explores the heartbreak of war, the cost of survival and the ultimate triumph of the human spirit. It is a novel that will haunt the reader long after the last page is turned.
1941. Leningrad, a once magical city besieged by war, cut off from aid, buried in snow. A city full of women desperate to save their children and themselves…2000. Loss and old age have taken a terrible toll on Anya Whitson. At last, she will reach out to her estranged daughters. In a halting, uncertain voice, she begins to weave a fable about a beautiful Russian girl who lived in Leningrad a lifetime ago…Nina and Meredith sit spellbound at their mother’s bedside, listening to a story that spans more than sixty years and moves from the terrors of war-torn Leningrad under siege to modern-day Alaska. In a quest to uncover the truth behind the story, Nina and Meredith discover a secret so shocking, so impossible to believe, it shakes the foundation of their family and changes who they believe they are.
“Another powerful story of family love, and strong women…a fascinating story that weaves fairy tales into reality, fairy tales that don’t always have the expected endings.”—The Herald-News
“…a gripping read. Hannah’s audience will find plenty to discuss in this enthralling entry.”—Booklist
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Looking for a captivating and heart-wrenching story that will keep you enthralled from start to finish? Look no further than "Winter Garden" by Kristin Hannah. This mesmerizing novel takes you on a journey through love, loss, and redemption, spanning from World War II Russia to modern-day Alaska. It explores the power of the human spirit and the sacrifices made in the face of war. Brace yourself for a story that will leave you haunted long after you turn the last page.
Transporting you to the once magical city of Leningrad in 1941, "Winter Garden" depicts the lives of women desperately trying to protect their children amidst the chaos of war. Fast forward to the year 2000, and we meet Anya Whitson, an elderly woman burdened by loss, who finally reaches out to her estranged daughters. Through her halting voice, she weaves a fable of a beautiful Russian girl living in Leningrad many years ago, captivating her daughters, Nina and Meredith.
Nina and Meredith become spellbound as they listen to their mother's tale, which spans over six decades and takes them from war-torn Leningrad to modern-day Alaska. In their quest to uncover the truth behind the story, they stumble upon a shocking secret that shakes the very foundation of their family and challenges what they thought they knew about themselves.
Don't just take our word for it - critics and readers alike are raving about "Winter Garden." According to The Herald-News, it is "another powerful story of family love, and strong women," and Booklist describes it as a "gripping read." Prepare to be enthralled by the way this captivating novel weaves together reality and fairy tales, surprising you with unexpected twists and turns.
Are you ready to embark on a journey that will touch your heart and leave you breathless? Experience the power of "Winter Garden" by Kristin Hannah today. Click here to get your copy and be prepared to be transported to a world of love, loss, and the triumph of the human spirit.
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