Robin Oliveira Book order (chronological)

2019 FINALIST FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE BOOK AWARD“Stunning. . . Oliveira writes with feeling.”— The New York Times Book Review“[An] engrossing story. . . that feels utterly timely.”— People , “The Best New Books”New York, 1879: An epic blizzard descends on Albany, devastating the city. When the snow finally settles, two newly orphaned girls are missing. Determined not to give up hope, Dr. Mary Sutter, a former Civil War surgeon, searches for the two sisters. When what happened to them is finally revealed, Dr. Sutter must fight the most powerful of Albany's citizens, risking personal and public danger as she seeks to protect the fragile, putting at risk loves and lives in her quest to right unimaginable wrongs.As contemporary as it is historic, Winter Sisters is part gripping thriller, part family saga, and ultimately a story of trauma and resilience that explores the tremendous good and unspeakable evil of which humans are capable.

"A novel of Mary Cassatt and Edgar Degas's great romance from the New York Times bestselling author of My Name Is Mary Sutter The young Mary Cassatt never thought moving to Paris after the Civil War to be an artist was going to be easy, but when, after a decade of work, her submission to the Paris Salon is rejected, Mary's fierce determination wavers. Her father is begging her to return to Philadelphia to find a husband before it is too late, her sister Lydia is falling mysteriously ill, and worse, Mary is beginning to doubt herself. Then one evening a friend introduces her to Edgar Degas and her life changes forever. Years later she will learn that he had begged for the introduction, but in that moment their meeting seems a miracle. So begins the defining period of her life and the most tempestuous of relationships"-- Provided by publisher

Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, this poignant novel follows a young midwife with aspirations of becoming a surgeon. As she navigates the challenges of war and gender roles in medicine, her journey is filled with personal growth, resilience, and the pursuit of her dreams. The story explores themes of ambition, sacrifice, and the impact of conflict on women's lives, providing a vivid portrayal of a woman's struggle for recognition in a male-dominated field.