Solace in Winter

Set against the winter landscape of a small Canadian town in 1969, this novel explores how unexpected encounters with an injured dog and a draft dodger disrupt the lives of its residents, including a widower named Jack. As new characters arrive and reveal their hopes, burdens, and secrets, the story delves into themes of connection and moral complexity. Fans of Mary Lawson’s richly crafted worlds will find this a captivating and thought-provoking read.