The Winemaker's Daughter

In Timothy Egan's debut novel, The Winemaker's Daughter, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Egan explores the intense ecological challenges faced by a family vineyard in the Cascade Mountains amid a devastating drought. When Brunella Cartolano returns home, she grapples with the dual crises of preserving the local ecosystem and uncovering the truth behind her brother's tragic death linked to the water supply sabotage. Collaborating with a Native American Forest Ranger, she confronts deep-seated conflicts in the region's history while navigating escalating tensions threatening both her family's legacy and the community’s future.