From #1 New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah comes Winter Garden, a deeply moving standalone historical fiction novel that weaves together family drama, World War II history, and the unbreakable bond between mothers and daughters. Told across dual timelines, this unforgettable novel explores love, sacrifice, forgiveness, and the healing power of finally understanding the past.

Sisters Meredith and Nina Whitson have spent their lives feeling like strangers—not only to each other but to their distant and emotionally guarded mother, Anya.

Meredith chose a quiet life, raising a family while helping manage the family's apple orchard. Nina pursued adventure as an acclaimed photojournalist, traveling the world in search of extraordinary stories.

When their beloved father becomes gravely ill, he asks the women he loves to fulfill one final promise: Anya must tell the Russian fairy tale she began decades ago—and this time, she must finish it.

As the story unfolds, Meredith and Nina slowly realize the fairy tale isn't fiction at all.

It is the heartbreaking truth of their mother's past.

Transporting readers to the siege of Leningrad during World War II, Anya's memories reveal unimaginable loss, courage, sacrifice, and survival. As long-buried secrets come to light, the sisters discover the devastating history that shaped their mother and forever changed their family.

Beautifully written and emotionally powerful, Winter Garden is a story about resilience, forgiveness, and the enduring strength of love across generations.

Winter Garden – A Standalone Historical Fiction Novel

Perfect for readers who loved The Nightingale, The Four Winds, The Book Thief, and The Alice Network, Winter Garden is an unforgettable standalone novel that blends historical fiction, family relationships, and emotional storytelling into a truly unforgettable reading experience.

Product Details

Title: Winter Garden

Author: Kristin Hannah

Format: Paperback

Series: Standalone Novel

Genre:

• Historical Fiction
• Women's Fiction
• Family Drama
• World War II Fiction
• Literary Fiction

Pages: 448

Dimensions: 1.4 x 8.2 x 5.5 inches

Publication Date: January 4, 2011

Features:

• Standalone historical fiction novel
• World War II setting
• Dual timeline story
• Mother-daughter relationships
• Sisterhood
• Family secrets
• Russian historical fiction
• Emotional and inspirational read
• Book club favorite
• Bestselling women's fiction

Author Biography

Kristin Hannah is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty novels, including The Nightingale, The Women, The Four Winds, Firefly Lane, The Great Alone, and Winter Garden. Renowned for her emotionally rich storytelling and unforgettable characters, Hannah's novels have captivated millions of readers around the world. A former attorney, she now writes full-time and lives in the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii with her family.