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In Blackberry Winter (Ожинова зима), Sarah Jio weaves a dual timeline tale that spans decades, exploring the echoes of tragedy and the enduring power of hope. First in 1933, Vera Ray kisses her three‑year‑old son Daniel before heading off to work as a housekeeper in a grand hotel. A brutal spring blizzard engulfs Seattle that night, and when she returns, her son is gone. All that remains is Daniel’s beloved teddy bear — and tracks swallowed by swirling snow.
Fast forward to 2010: reporter Claire Aldridge is tasked with covering a rare late spring cold snap — the ‘blackberry winter’. Her research leads her to Vera Ray’s old case, which has remained unsolved for decades. As Claire digs deeper, she discovers startling parallels between her own life and Vera’s, and feels compelled to uncover truths that have long been buried.
With Vivat’s 2025 Ukrainian Hardcover edition (336 pages, approx. 197×127×24 mm, colour‑edge for visual appeal), Blackberry Winter is part romance, part mystery, part historical fiction. It’s for readers who enjoy poignant family sagas laced with suspense, emotional revelations, and strong female perspectives. This edition is beautifully produced, immersive, and designed to tug at your heart.