“Winter Solstice” by Rosamunde Pilcher

Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher

Set against the rugged, wintry backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, Winter Solstice is a soul-stirring story of healing and found family. Following a series of personal tragedies, five disparate characters—each at a crossroads in their lives—find themselves sharing a large, dilapidated estate in the town of Creagan. As the shortest day of the year approaches, these strangers navigate their shared grief and loneliness, ultimately discovering that it is never too late for a second chance at love, belonging, and peace.

This book is:

• Contemporary Women’s Fiction: Focuses on the emotional journeys and relationships of the protagonists.
• Found Family: Explores the deep bonds formed between people who aren’t related by blood.
• Atmospheric “Cozy” Literature: Known for its slow-paced, comforting, and vivid descriptions of setting and domestic life