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When Winter Comes
When Winter Comes | V.A. Shannon
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In the voice of an unforgettable heroine, V.A. Shannon explores one of the most harrowing episodes in pioneer historythe ill-fated journey of the Donner Partyin a mesmerizing novel of resilience and survival. Mrs. Jacob Klein has a husband, children, and a warm and comfortable home in California. No onenot even her familyknows how she came to be out West thirteen years ago. Jacob, a kind and patient man, has promised not to ask. But if she were to tell her story, she would recount a tale of tragedy, mishaps, and unthinkable choicesyet also sacrifice, courage, and a powerful, unexpected love . . . 1846: On the outskirts of Cincinnati, wagons gather by the hundreds, readying to head west to California. Among the throng is a fifteen-year-old girl eager to escape her abusive family. With just a few stolen dollars to her name, she enlists as helpmate to a married couple with a young daughter. Their group stays optimistic in the face of the journeys hazards and delays. Then comes a decision that she is powerless to prevent: Instead of following the wagon trains established route, the Donner Party will take a shortcut over the Sierras, aiming to clear the mountains before the first snows descend. In the years since that infamous winter, other survivors have sold their accounts for notoriety and money, lurid tales often filled with half-truths or blatant, gory lies. Now, Mrs. Klein must decide whether to keep those bitter memories secret, or risk destroying the life she has endured so much to build . . .
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When winter comes and they're calling for over a foot of snow, you read and eat snacks. I decided at the last minute to join in the #JoyousJanuary #Readathon @Andrew65
Plans:
Finish the #YAbuddyread Code Name Verity
Read my library hold Flight of Dreams before it has to go back.
Read two winter-themed books, In an Instant and When Winter Comes.

Andrew65 Great to have you with us. Good luck.😊👍 2y
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#JuneWrapup number 2

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A fictional retelling of the infamous Donner Party tragedy. I really enjoyed this and recommend the audiobook.

Kaye Sounds good 👌🏼 5y
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