Set against the backdrop of a Brooklyn snowstorm, 'In the Midst of Winter' weaves a tale of unexpected connections and a journey through time and place. A minor traffic accident brings together three individuals from distinct backgrounds: Richard Bowmaster, a 60-year-old human rights scholar; Evelyn Ortega, a young undocumented immigrant from Guatemala; and Lucia Maraz, a 62-year-old academic from Chile. As a simple mishap evolves into a complex entanglement, the characters' lives intertwine, revealing the imprints of tragedy and the threads of love that bind them. The narrative spans present-day Brooklyn, recent Guatemala, and the turbulent political landscapes of 1970s Chile and Brazil. Isabel Allende crafts a story that not only delves into the human rights issues and the hardships faced by immigrants but also unfolds a moving love story, resonating with the power of resilience and the profound need for connection and home.