First published 2020
Marta abandons her Swiss homeland around 1900, driven to forge an independent path. She travels across Europe before settling in California's central valley with her husband and children. Life teaches Marta that survival belongs to the strong alone. Her eldest daughter Hildie chooses nursing, finding purpose in caring for others despite her mother's disapproval. During World War II, Hildie marries and starts her own family. She promises herself that her daughter will never question her love, but circumstances test this commitment. Marta believes strength matters most. Hildie values service and compassion. Each mother tries to guide her daughter toward what she believes is right, yet their good intentions create unexpected conflicts. Three generations of women struggle to understand each other while navigating the changing world around them.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-saga, mother-daughter-relationship
Setting: California, Europe, Switzerland
Period: 1900s, World War II
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