Suddenly Snow
By Susanne Bacon
Stranded by a sudden snowstorm, in the small and isolated Victorian town of Wycliff, all the holiday day tripping tourists enjoying the sights are stuck. Fortunately for the last of the stragglers desperate for a warm place to stay, The Gull's Nest Bed and Breakfast has some room left. When the last of the rooms is filled, there are still other visitors with nowhere to go. The owner, Abigail Winterbottom is pressed to find still more room to fit everyone. Abigail had not even planned to be home for the holidays. She had troubles of the heart. She'd hoped to reconcile with Hank, who had left her. She'd hoped to revive their love, one last try, but destiny had changed her travel plans to go see Hank. Now there is Suddenly Snow and she has a Bed and Breakfast overflowing with unprepared guests. None of them had suitcases, but they all carried baggage with them. Like Abigail, they each have problems of their own. Can these strangers find ways to help each other find hope, resolve issues, and make new friends?
As you read about the different groups of people who travel to Wycliff just before Christmas, it's fascinating to meet them on the pages of this uplifting book. What each of them faces is so different, so interesting, and yet very relatable. They turn up on the doorstep, covering their troubles with smiles and silence. There are signs that reveal their stories, and it's through helping others that each of them find they are also helped themselves.
How can a group of strangers, isolated from their everyday lives help a single parent father and his daughter? And also a pregnant woman and her friend. How about Abigail's long time, blind friend? And an amazing saga of triplet sisters leading unique adult lives? Anyone wondering about the story of a non-practicing doctor? It's intriguing to read about these sincerely struggling characters, some desperate, who have such vivid personalities skillfully portrayed by this talented author. Even the town of Wycliff itself is a sweet community presence that comes to life for these holidays and the Suddenly Snow.
Susanne Bacon was born in Stuttgart, Germany, has a double Master’s degree in literature and linguistics, and has been working as an author, journalist, and columnist for over 20 years. She lives with her husband in the South Puget Sound region in Washington State. Suddenly Snow is her sixth Wycliff novel.
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