Edge of Winter

The New York Timesbestselling author Luanne Rice poignantly captures the hearts and minds of characters who confront life's greatest challenges inThe Edge of Winter,the story of three families broken by loss but united by love. Set against the backdrop of the hauntingly beautiful beaches in Rhode Island's South Country, this is a tale of the contemporary world as well as a tribute to the legendary soldiers who defended those shores against German U-boats during World War II. Neve Halloran and Tim O'Casey share a devotion to this landscape, which they only discover after Neve's daughter, Mickey, has a bicycle accident while exploring a stretch of the coastline. As a park ranger, Tim is more than a rescuer; he is also dedicated to this wildlife sanctuary because of the memories he made there with his son, a casualty of the war in Iraq. Tim is drawn into the Hallorans' life after Mickey's accident. When their quiet seaside community is galvanized over plans to raise a sunken German vessel, these lost souls find surprising bonds that will test their fragile dreamsand heal them through the everyday hope that bridges all generations. The questions and discussion topics that follow are intended to enhance your reading of Luanne Rice'sThe Edge of Winter.We hope they will enrich your experience of this captivating novel.Rice, Luanne is the author of 'Edge of Winter ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780553805277 and ISBN 0553805274.