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By: Katharine Newlin Burt (1882-1977)
Snow-Blind is a captivating novel that tells the story of Rachel, a young woman struggling to navigate the complexities of love and family in the harsh winter landscape of rural Vermont. Katharine Newlin Burt’s vivid descriptions bring the wintry setting to life, making the reader feel as though they are right there alongside Rachel as she grapples with her conflicting emotions.
The characters in Snow-Blind are deeply human and flawed, making them easy to relate to. Rachel’s internal struggles and her relationships with the people around her are compelling and thought-provoking. The novel’s exploration of family dynamics, loyalty, and the search for identity is both moving and poignant.
Burt’s prose is beautifully crafted, with lyrical descriptions that set the scene and evoke a sense of place. The pacing of the novel is excellent, keeping the reader engaged and eager to see how Rachel’s story will unfold. Overall, Snow-Blind is a poignant and compelling read that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt lost or unsure of their place in the world.
Book Description:
A bit of a menage-a-quatre in a remote cabin in the wilderness as fugitive Hugh, his younger brother Pete, nursemaid and cook Bella, and now the newly arrived snow-blinded young Sylvie who had been snatched from near death in the snow by the heroic but moody Hugh. Because of her blindness, Sylvie is led to believe her rescuer to be a handsome and dashing hero; his younger brother to be but a young lad of 14; and Bella a matronly old maid. But Sylvie would, in time, form her own image of the clan and attempt to bring them together as they were destined to be split apart. Demonstration lies herein of the inherent ability of the blind to use their other senses to best any situation laid before them. (Introduction by Roger Melin)
