‘We fall in love with a warrior who finds her power and strength, surrounded by love. ‘This is historical fiction at its best: compelling, compassionate, enraging and courageous. It will also be one of the best books you read all year!’

‘It will break your heart and bring you to tears. I loved this book so much!' - Christy Lefteri, author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo

'A story of love, family, unbreakable bonds, bravery and hope. Will it be the land of milk and honey? Or will their experience challenge every ounce of strength they possess?įrom the overriding love of a mother for her child, the value of female friendship and the ability to love again – against all odds – Elsa’s incredible journey is a story of survival, hope and what we do for the ones we love. Fight for the land she loves or take her beloved children, Loreda and Ant, west to California in search of a better life. But when drought threatens all she and her community hold dear, Elsa’s world is shattered to the winds.įearful of the future, when Elsa wakes to find her husband has fled, she is forced to make the most agonizing decision of her life. A family, a home and a livelihood on a farm on the Great Plains. Elsa Martinelli had finally found the life she’d yearned for. She will discover the best of herself in the worst of times. But it's her life after marriage that the book concentrates on. ‘Powerful and compelling’ – Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing The Four Winds: A Novel by KymmLisa The Great Depression Does Not Make For a Cheery Book Elsa Martinelli hasn't had an easy life, her family shunned her, she just wasn't pretty enough to warrant attention from them. The Four Winds, an instant New York Times number one bestseller and Richard and Judy Book Club Pick, is a deeply moving story about the strength and resilience of women and the bond between mother and daughter, by the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Nightingale, Kristin Hannah. 'A powerful, stirring, wind-swept tale set in Depression-era America that makes your heart break and soar in equal measure.' - Matt Haig, author of The Midnight Library

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