Fireflies in Winter, 9781472291479
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Wilderness, love, and freedom: two women risk everything to survive.
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Fireflies in Winter

a breathtaking novel of survival, hope and the enduring power of love from the author of river sing me home

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  • Paperback

    320 pages

  • Release Date

    9 February 2026

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Summary

Fireflies in Winter: A Novel of Love and Survival

A mesmeric novel of two young women who fight for love, survival and a spark of hope on the edge of the wilderness. From the acclaimed author of the Good Morning America Book Club pick *River Sing Me Home.*

‘Simply luminous. A book to treasure’ KATE QUINN, author of The Huntress

‘Eleanor Shearer has a compelling way of taking a chamber in history we think we know already, then leadin…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781472291479
ISBN-10:1472291476
Author:Eleanor Shearer
Publisher:Headline Publishing Group
Imprint:Headline Review
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:320
Release Date:9 February 2026
Weight:41g
Dimensions:234mm x 153mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Praise for Eleanor Shearer -A fine testament to the women who inspired this debut * The Times *An extraordinary portrait of motherly love and hope … a thoroughly compelling read * Daily Mail *A moving and dynamic novel * Guardian *An incredible debut novel about the power of a mother’s love - highly recommended * Good Housekeeping *A strong and beautiful novel that stares into the face of brutality and the heart of love – Jeanette WintersonEpic and lyrical – Frank Cottrell-Boyce

About The Author

Eleanor Shearer

Eleanor Shearer is a mixed-race writer and the granddaughter of Windrush generation immigrants. She splits her time between London and Ramsgate. Her debut novel River Sing Me Home sold in 20 territories. It was named as one of Time magazine’s 100 Must-Read Books of 2023, was a finalist for the 2024 Dayton Literary Peace Prize Fiction Award, shortlisted for the Grand Prix des Lectrices ELLE 2025 in France and also shortlisted for the Prix Fragonard 2025 in France. It was a Good Morning America Book Club pick, and has been optioned for film by AL Films and BBC Films.

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