Random Winds

A Novel

By Belva Plain | Publisher: Random House Publishing Group

About the book

A tragedy on a cold Adirondack day robbed country doctor Enoch Farrell of his three oldest children. Then all his hopes rested with his son, Martin, who dreamed of becoming a doctor too. Intelligent, gifted Martin could have a brilliant future. All that stood in his way was his family's poverty—until he met wealthy, beautiful Mary Fern Meig and her sister, Jessie, and everything changed forever. Moving from a teeming New York hospital to the elite operating theaters of London, Martin Farrell is about to learn the price of success—a secret bargain with the Meigs that could resonate into the next generation . . . and test the strength of a man and a woman's passion across the coming years . . . 

Praise for Random Winds

“Wonderful . . . A convincing, sweeping novel . . . A real page-turner.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer

“Impossible to put down.”—South Bend Tribune

“Engrossing.”—Publishers Weekly

“Richly woven. . . . A twisting and complex story that touches the lives of everyone.”—UPI

Editions of Random Winds

Paperback
ISBN 9780440175629
EBook
ISBN 9780307575067
Audiobook
ISBN 9780736611589
Audiobook
ISBN 9781415909560
Audiobook
ISBN 9781415909577

Read an Excerpt

A tragedy on a cold Adirondack day robbed country doctor Enoch Farrell of his three oldest children. Then all his hopes rested with his son, Martin, who dreamed of becoming a doctor too. Intelligent, gifted Martin could have a brilliant future. All that stood in his way was his family's poverty—until he met wealthy, beautiful Mary Fern Meig and her sister, Jessie, and everything changed forever. Moving from a teeming New York hospital to the elite operating theaters of London, Martin Farrell is about to learn the price of success—a secret bargain with the Meigs that could resonate into the next generation . . . and test the strength of a man and a woman's passion across the coming years . . . 

Praise for Random Winds

“Wonderful . . . A convincing, sweeping novel . . . A real page-turner.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer

“Impossible to put down.”—South Bend Tribune

“Engrossing.”—Publishers Weekly

“Richly woven. . . . A twisting and complex story that touches the lives of everyone.”—UPI

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Random Winds about?

A tragedy on a cold Adirondack day robbed country doctor Enoch Farrell of his three oldest children. Then all his hopes rested with his son, Martin, who dreamed of becoming a doctor too. Intelligent, gifted Martin could have a brilliant future. All that stood in his way was his family's poverty—until he met wealthy, beautiful Mary Fern Meig and her sister, Jessie, and everything changed forever. Moving from a teeming New York hospital to the elite operating theaters of London, Martin Farrell is about to learn the price of success—a secret bargain with the Meigs that could resonate into the next generation . . . and test the strength of a man and a woman's passion across the coming years . . . 

Praise for Random Winds

“Wonderful . . . A convincing, sweeping novel . . . A real page-turner.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer

“Impossible to put down.”—South Bend Tribune

“Engrossing.”—Publishers Weekly

“Richly woven. . . . A twisting and complex story that touches the lives of everyone.”—UPI

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Random Winds?

Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre

Where can I read a sample of Random Winds?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780440175629

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Random Winds?

Belva Plain

Who is the Publisher of the book Random Winds?

Random House Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Random Winds is available as paperback(ISBN 9780440175629) and ebook(ISBN 9780307575067) and audiobook(ISBN 9780736611589) and audiobook(ISBN 9781415909560) and audiobook(ISBN 9781415909577)

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