The Sweet Blue Distance

Praise

“A stunning tour de force!” 
—Booklist (starred review)

“Meticulous research, a host of fictional characters, backstories woven seamlessly into historical settings, and Donati’s marvelous storytelling all prove fertile ground to sow details of the American West, white colonialism, and the genocidal annihilation of tribal life. It’s immersive and compelling, with a delicate balance which never oversteps itself. Written in the tradition of the best of historical fiction, Donati’s sweeping novel is as expansive as the magnificent land through which Carrie and Eli ride.”
—Historical Novel Society

“Layered, absorbing, and peopled with complex, fascinating characters, The Sweet Blue Distance is a captivating portrayal of one woman’s inner journey set against the vast backdrop of the rapidly changing American West.”
—Shelf Awareness

“Impeccable historical detail, romance, drama, action, adventure and compassionate insight make The Sweet Blue Distance a fine addition to a riveting series.” 
—Our Coast

Praise for the novels of Sara Donati

“Powerful…gorgeous, vividly described.”
—People

“Spellbinding…. Captivating….An enthralling love story [and] a heartwarming celebration of human kindness.”
—The Seattle Times, on The Gilded Hour

“Donati’s saga of a New York family in the 1880s, with its exquisitely realized characters, is apt to inspire repeated readings…. As she brings the sights, sounds, smells, and social mores of 1884 New York into sharp focus, Donati creates a timely tale of the past that illuminates the ongoing struggle for women’s reproductive rights and sheds light on the passionate, centuries-long fight over abortion.”
—Booklist (starred review)

“Each time you open a book, you hope to discover a story that will make your spirit of adventure and romance sing. This book delivers on that promise.”
—Amanda Quick, New York Times bestselling author

“Much more than a simple mystery plot, Where the Light Enters touches on the complexities of marriage, the bonds of family (both by blood and by choice), the pernicious effects of drug addiction and the challenges Anna and Sophie face as pioneering female doctors. Readers of historical fiction will find Donati’s richly detailed narrative both satisfying and thought-provoking”
—Shelf Awareness
 
“With its focus on smart, courageous women physicians, who were a rarity but certainly not unheard of in the late 19th century, Where the Light Enters easily sets itself apart in the genre of historical fiction…The controversial themes, headstrong heroines and gripping accounts of high-stakes medical trails all come together to create a winning combination.”
—BookBrowse

“[Donati’s] knowledge of 19th century New York is such that walking the kaleidoscopic streets alongside the fascinating Savard cousins feels absolutely real. This is a satisfying family saga as well as an absorbing mystery.”
—Historical Novel Society

“This is a riveting medical mystery.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Lushly written…Exemplary historical fiction, boasting a heroine with a real and tangible presence.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Hugely satisfying.”
—The Orlando Sentinel

“Epic in scope, emotionally intense…an enrapturing, grand adventure.”
—BookPage

“From page one, the action is nonstop. The more you read, the better it gets.”
—Tulsa World

“An elegant, eloquent word journey…The author has [a] gift for capturing the history and the lives of the people of that time and place.”
—The Tampa Tribune

“A powerfully good read.”
—Toronto Sun