“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 … 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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beautifully written-compelling story- memorable characters
I could hardly put down Winter Sisters. Such an interesting subject in a time where women were Just starting to be accepted in positions traditionally held by men. In this case, one of the main characters is a doctor but because she treats prostitutes, her access to hospital privileges is threatened. Albany, NY’s history is a major influence as well. The story line is credible as are the characters. I highly recommend this book.
Great writing and character development. Very unsettling but but I do recommend
Wonderful engrossing story, great writing.
Horrifying with a predictable ending.
The writing and the character were Excellent.
Always learn something new when reading historical fiction!
I loved this book. Characters were great. You felt like you knew them. It was interesting to look back and see where women were at this time and how far we have come! Shocking to realize the age of consent!
A truly great read. I had an ideal of who the bad guy was but wasn’t positive till the end.
I didn’t finish. I found it strange and depressing.
If you haven’t read the first book with character Mary Sutter them make sure you do. They are both good reading.
This is a great read!! Oh my… compassion, and mystery… perseverance.. Love the world building and the characters…
Robin Oliveira weaves history and imagination beautifully in this 19th century abduction story that has so many resonances with today’s conversation around #MeToo. An enthralling, serious-minded drama that haunts the mind long after you’ve closed the book. Hear Robin talk about what prompted it in the latest Joys of Binge Reading podcast. . https://thejoysofbingereading.com/robin-oliveira-historical-bestsellers/
This book was certainly about the horrors any child should have to bare from another human being but also about kind, gentle, and, above all, strong people. On more than one occasion the author built up the tension like a crescendo.
She is an author I will definitely read again. I really liked the book.
Winter Sisters will be one of my best read books of 2018. The history of the time pulled me in and held on to my attention the entire book. I was intrigued by the role of women and how Mary Sutter was able to be a doctor in a time with that just didn’t happen. It was interesting to see how the men treated her and how she reacted to their treatment. Mary Sutter is a strong, unbelievably strong, character that comes from a time when women were expected to be at home raising the children, cooking dinner, and being a wife and made a career for herself in a male job.
The mystery aspect of the story was not hard to figure out but I found it interesting to see how the culprit would be brought down. I knew that some of the other characters were working to bring to them down and I was hoping they would be successful. I was appalled at some of the laws that made it difficult to find the justice that was desperately needed. Some of those who were enforcing those laws were equally horrific and I had hoped that would get what they deserved in the end also.
Winter Sisters is a wonderful, easy to read, enjoyable historical mystery fiction. I could not stop reading and felt that I was invested in the outcome. This is the first book by Robin Oliveira but I am definitely adding her to my must-read authors list.