A winter in retirement : $b or, scattered leaves

"A Winter in Retirement, or Scattered Leaves" by Hannah Blaney Washburn is a story about two sisters, Susan and Mary, living in the early 1900s, who spend a winter with their aunt near the New England coast while their father is sick. The book likely looks at themes of family, getting older, and how young people see the tough parts of life. The story begins with Susan feeling sad about their situation after being apart from her sick father, while Mary tries to remember the good old days of their summers at the beach. Arriving at their aunt's house, the gloomy weather is different from the warm welcome they receive from family. The book sets a tone of looking back and being strong, inviting readers to understand the sisters' relationship as they face a time of change.