The Winter Rose

Written by Melanie Dobson

Narrated by Nancy Peterson

In this gripping WWII time-slip novel from the author whose books have been called “propulsive” and a “must-read” (Publishers Weekly), Grace Tonquin is an American Quaker who works tirelessly in Vichy France to rescue Jewish children from the Nazis. After crossing the treacherous Pyrénées, Grace returns home to Oregon with a brother and sister whose parents were lost during the war. Though Grace and her husband love Élias and Marguerite as their own, echoes of Grace’s past and trauma from the Holocaust tear the Tonquin family apart.

More than fifty years after they disappear, Addie Hoult arrives at Tonquin Lake, hoping to find the Tonquin family. For Addie, the mystery is a matter of life and death for her beloved mentor Charlie, who is battling a genetic disease. Though Charlie refuses to discuss his ties to the elusive Tonquins, finding them is the only way to save his life and mend the wounds from his broken past.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
• Release date: Jan 11, 2022
• ISBN: 9781496464941

Melanie Dobson

Melanie Dobson is the award-winning author of sixteen historical romance, suspense, and time-slip novels including Chateau of Secrets and Shadows of Ladenbrooke Manor. Three of her novels have won Carol Awards, and Love Finds You in Liberty, Indiana won Best Novel of Indiana in 2010. She loves exploring old cemeteries and ghost towns, hiking in the mountains, and playing board games with her family. She lives with her husband and two daughters near Portland, Oregon.

Reviews for The Winter Rose

[Margaret · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What a joy to read. Refreshing to read a book about how faith, love & hope can conquer al things. I hope there are more books by this author.

[Melanie Sherrow · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

One cannot fathom war unless you have been in one. The author and narrator did well bringing you into the story, the heartache, the beauty of change and love. Time can heal, but it takes time to heal. I would recommend this to others.

[Paula Oury · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What an incredibly beautiful book. I’m happy I’ve come across this author.

[SarahWiley · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I loved the book and the writing but somehow there were many glitches in the audio.

[Amy Homan · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed every word of this book! When you fall in love with the characters, it's hard to let go at the end!

[Erin Milam · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This story was about the story of love and strength. Love of God, family and the strength to overcome all odds.

[Judi Johnson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I just finished this book at 2:00 in the morning. I couldn't quit until I finished it. The excellent writing made the people seem to be your cousin or neighbor. It's a story of good bad ugly and beautiful.. when we listen and act on our dreams with God at our side it's amazing what can be accomplished.

[Annie Crauwcamp · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A good story. Not too predictable.
Narrator a bit placid. Almost boring.

[Becky Baumgartner · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A heartwarming story about redemption and how God can mend broken people and use them to bless others. The narrator did a splendid job with the various accents.