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Winter Sisters

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Winter Sisters

By: Robin Oliveira
Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert
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“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.

©2018 Robin Oliveira (P)2018 Penguin Audio
Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Literary Fiction Mystery Exciting Suspense
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Critic reviews

“Engrossing . . . a meaty historical novel that sensitively addresses issues - among them gender equality, the rights of minors, corruption and child abuse - that plague us even today.” (The Seattle Times)

“Oliveira crafts a complex, multifaceted historical novel that is both a captivating story and a commentary on the laws that have, for far too long, oppressed and endangered women. . . . Entertaining at times, deeply political at others; a perfect example of a historical novel that also illuminates present-day issues.” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)

“Oliveira’s beautiful, expertly researched novel showcases the lives of women overcoming societal constraints and living fearlessly.” (Publishers Weekly)

Engaging Storyline • Exceptional Storytelling • Excellent Narration • Compassionate Treatment • Historical Background
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Well done, interesting story. Excellent narrators. Historical in nature although not based on factual characters. Strong women

Worth a listen

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some hard to listen spots but great book . horrible that girls had to go through such events. awareness is key

wow

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I lead a Book Club and we have read numerous
#1 over our eight years. When we discussed this book last month everyone said it was the best book we ever read.

Everyone Should read this!

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Once I got into this book I couldn’t stop listening. I will be looking for more from this author.

Compelling

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This is a wonderful story of courage and forgiveness. Loved it! Reader is very good.

Exceptional Storytelling

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Gripping is a good description of this story! What a great triumph of the human spirit and dignity, while also bringing to light the injustices in our laws and ideologies of old. I highly recommend this book.

Great story!

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A well told story that was hard to hear at times (due to subject matter) but otherwise held my attention

A captivating story based on historic background.

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It took a minute to get going but once it did, I couldn't stop listening. I loved My Name is Mary Sutter, and Mary is the reason I listened to Winter Sisters. Tavia Gilbert rocked this narration. Holy smokes!

I need more Mary Sutter Books!

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The story was gripping and well laid out. I struggled with some of the subject matter but don’t want to give anything away. Family dynamics were an integral part of the story, some good, some bad. I liked the element of mystery (whodunnit) but figured it out before it was actually revealed. Overall I would recommend this book!

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I had read Robin Oliveira’s story about Mary Sutter when it was first published. The Winter Sisters is a brilliant sequel to the story of William and Mary. Even though the author changed the date of the blizzard for the purposes of the story, that did not detract from her tale. I had no idea the age of 10 was considered an acceptable age of consent. How tragic that was at that time.
The story is sad, tragic and haunting however the resolution is lovely.

A shocking piece of history.

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