Drowning Ruth
In the winter of 1919, a young mother named Mathilda Neumann drowns beneath the ice of a rural Wisconsin lake. The shock of her death dramatically changes the lives of her daughter, troubled sister, and husband. . . . Told in the voices of several of the main characters and skipping back and forth in time, the narrative gradually and tantalizingly reveals the dark family secrets and the unsettling discoveries that lead to the truth of what actually happened the night of the drowning. . . .
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May 1, 6:28 PMChristina Schwarz's "Drowning Ruth" is a masterful work of psychological suspense and literary craftsmanship that grips readers from the first page and refuses to let go. Set against the backdrop of a small Wisconsin town in the aftermath of World War I, Schwarz weaves a haunting tale of family secrets, betrayal, and the enduring bonds of sisterhood. With its richly drawn characters and atmospheric prose, the novel immerses readers in a world where the line between truth and deception blurs, kee...
