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The Secret of Snow by Tina Harnesk

The Secret of Snow

A Novel

by Tina Harnesk
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  • Feb 3, 2026, 304 pages
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"But why did she go? If she loved him, why couldn't she and the children stay?"

Biera seemed to consider his answer carefully before he spoke. "Deep down, even though she loved him, I think she probably missed something else. I don't think a person ever stops longing for the place where they belong. No matter who we become or where we end up, our hearts have a root."

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