Cuentos de invierno

In the three stories that make up *Winter Stories*, we witness a young mother facing financial hardship attempt to steal a pair of panties under the watchful eye of her small daughter; a man recently released from prison struggle to reintegrate into an overwhelming society and become a better father to his son; and three siblings—ranging in age from four to seventeen—flee across snow-covered Norway in a desperate bid to avoid separation, seeking refuge in a remote cabin seemingly untouched by time. In this moving collection, Ingvild H. Rishøi—author of the captivating novel *The Starry Door*—paints a vivid, evocative portrait of lives lived on the margins of society. Through three narratives rich in emotion and humanity, the author delves into the complexities of family, poverty, and forgiveness, exploring the human desire for a better life, the yearning for change, and the difficult choices we sometimes must make to protect our loved ones. This masterful book serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the power of hope in the face of adversity.