The Four Winds: A Novel

The Four Winds is a powerful American epic by the bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Great Alone, set during the Great Depression—a time of hardship, hope, and resilience.

In 1921 Texas, Elsa Wolcott feels trapped by society’s expectations until she meets Rafe Martinelli, a choice that changes her life forever. By 1934, drought and dust storms devastate the Great Plains, destroying farms and families. Struggling to keep her children alive as her marriage crumbles, Elsa faces a painful decision: stay and fight for her land or journey west to California in search of a better future.

Through Elsa’s courage and perseverance, The Four Winds vividly captures the struggles of a nation in crisis and the enduring strength of the human spirit to survive and dream again.