In the Midst of Winter

In the midst of a Brooklyn snowstorm, a minor traffic accident brings together three distinct individuals: Richard Bowmaster, a 60-year-old human rights scholar; Evelyn Ortega, a young undocumented immigrant from Guatemala; and Lucia Maraz, a 62-year-old Chilean lecturer. When Evelyn seeks help at Richard's home, what began as an inconvenience evolves into a shared journey that spans continents and decades, delving into their pasts and sparking an unexpected connection between Richard and Lucia.
Why You Should Read?
Engages with urgent themes of human rights, immigration, and resilience.
Follows a diverse cast of characters whose lives intersect unexpectedly.
Offers a multi-layered narrative, shifting between present-day Brooklyn and the pasts of Chile, Brazil, and Guatemala.
Showcases Isabel Allende's signature storytelling style, weaving a tale of connection, history, and late-life love.