Under the Weeping Willow

You dont have to be a fan of Christian historical fiction or family dramas to like this novel. Knipfer has created a story that crosses many genres and will appeal to those who love poignant epics about complex characters engrossing plots relatable situations and a satisfying ending. Tammy Ruggles for Readers Favorite five-star reviewA sensitive and well-crafted drama unpacking issues of mental health layers of grief societal expectations and the instability of memory this novel is touching on the surface but subtly and profoundly layered with meaning. Self-Publishing Review ★★★★★A HISTORICAL NOVEL ABOUT A MOTHER AND DAUGHTER AND THE SECRET SHAPING THEIR ROCKY RELATIONSHIP1918: Just as Robin Holcomb settles into married life with her husband Willis on his aunt and uncles farm in Wisconsin WWI calls Willis away. With an unknown future and a child on the way Robin makes the best of life among people she barely knows.After the birth of her child Robin struggles with depression and battles to overcome her inner demons before despair and hopelessness drive her to attempt to take her own life. Will Robin survive her dive into postpartum depression let alone see Willis again?1983: Enid Fenton clears out her Mothers house and puts the family farm up for sale trying to not be consumed by guilt for installing her mother into the county nursing home.Reading through some of her mothers diary entries Enid uncovers a secret that helps her make sense of the unnamed point of division that has always soured their relationship. Can Enid reconcile with her mother before the ravages of Alzheimers claim her?Readers of historical fiction Christian historical fiction literary fiction and womens fiction will be moved as this novel takes them from the depths of a persons psyche and grief to the pinnacle of long-hoped-for peace.This time-split novel captured my heart and didnt release it until the final page. Beautiful and haunting Robin and Enids story swept me to another era. These characters lived and I loved watching them find their way to each other. Keep the tissues handy. You dont want to miss this story! Candace West Selah award finalist and author of the Valley Creek Redemption series A gorgeous storyteller Knipfer has the gift of blending strong imagery with vivid emotions to capture readers hearts in this spellbinding story. Christian Sia for Readers Favorite five-star review