Clara’s mother kept a secret for sixty years. Can unraveling it set them both free?

Chile, 1954. When Rosita Wainwright discovers she is pregnant, she is neither excited nor happy—she is terrified. The daughter of a wealthy immigrant family, her marriage to the kindhearted Holocaust survivor Pavel Wainwright was always more comfortable than passionate. But with her unborn child lies a terrible secret, one that Pavel must never find out. Rosita will go to any length to keep her secret, even if it means leaving Santiago and everyone she knows behind.

Present day. Celebrated pianist Clara Wainwright never had a warm and loving relationship with her mother, Rosita, especially after the death of her older brother, David, sent her family into a spiral of depression and estrangement. But following Rosita’s sudden passing, Clara leaves her life behind and flies to Santiago in search of answers to the secrets that tore her family apart. Between the snowy peaks of the Andes and the crystal lakes of South America, Clara discovers the warm embrace of her estranged family while gradually piecing together Rosita’s and Pavel’s story. But when she finally discovers the truth, will it all be enough to mend a lifetime of tragedy?

Perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy and Kristin Hannah, The Girl from Santiago is an unforgettable family saga of second chances and incredible courage, set in the hauntingly beautiful landscapes of rural South America.