If Winter Comes

If Winter Comes, written by A. S. M. Hutchinson and published in 1921, explores themes of an unhappy marriage, divorce, and the tragic consequences faced by an unwed mother who commits suicide. The novel was notable for its candid treatment of social issues that were often considered taboo at the time. It became the best-selling book in the United States in 1922, reflecting its significant impact on contemporary literature and society.