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The Snow Gypsy

Lindsay Jayne Ashford
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The Snow Gypsy

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Lindsay Jayne Ashford

The Snow Gypsy

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

329

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Spain • 1940s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Snow Gypsy by Lindsay Jayne Ashford, a British veterinarian named Rose travels to post-World War II Spain in search of her missing brother. She encounters a Spanish gypsy, Lola, who helps her uncover hidden truths and confront the past amidst the backdrop of a war-torn landscape. This journey reveals deep connections and unspoken histories.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

47,177 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Snow Gypsy by Lindsay Jayne Ashford is a captivating historical novel praised for its vivid descriptions and emotional depth. Readers appreciate the well-researched backdrop of post-WWII Spain and the strong, compelling female protagonists. However, some find the pacing uneven and the plot predictable at times. Overall, it offers an evocative journey through history and culture.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Snow Gypsy?

A reader who would enjoy The Snow Gypsy by Lindsay Jayne Ashford is likely captivated by historical fiction with a focus on untold stories from WWII. Comparable to readers of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale and Anthony Doerr's All the Light We Cannot See, they appreciate rich, emotive narratives and strong, resilient characters.

4.2

47,177 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

329

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Spain • 1940s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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