When Gail and Jon Durbin realized they were expecting, they moved into a new home in the suburbs to start their family. Sadly, the pregnancy resulted in what would be the first in a series of miscarriages – each of them sending the couple further and further into crippling grief. Finally, they decided to adopt, but soon learned the process was much more complex than they ever could have imagined.
Lucie was a young, stunning law intern in a New York City firm. She was madly in love with Martin, an older, married man who promised to leave his wife to be with Lucie – forever. On a mild and beautiful autumn morning, the lovers said good-bye and parted ways to begin their work day. Martin was planning a perfect dinner for them that evening at an exquisite restaurant. Lucie’s mind raced at the possible reasons for such a special night. She hoped that Martin was ready to take the next steps in planning their future together, and he wanted to celebrate. Lucie was so looking forward to that night and everything it could bring.
But there was a problem. It was September 11, 2001, and Martin never returned from work that day.
Based on actual events, The Children’s Blizzard is a historical fiction novel about one of the most deadly blizzards in American history. The storm killed at least 235 people, many of whom were schoolchildren trying to walk home.