AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR HARLAN HAGUE TAKES READERS ON AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY, COURAGE, AND TRANSFORMATION. In the heart of 1848 California, Jess Winslow's journey takes an unexpected turn when he's shanghaied aboard a ship bound for adventure.

But it's not until he leaps ashore and meets Sallie, a spirited Salinan woman, that his destiny truly unfolds. Fleeing a harrowing massacre, they forge a bond born of survival and shared dreams.

As they carve out a new life amidst the frenzy of the Gold Rush, Jess and Sallie find themselves entangled in a struggle against prejudice and greed. But their love remains steadfast, propelling them forward against all odds.

For Sallie, the quest to uncover her people's lost heritage becomes intertwined with her love for Jess, driving them deeper into the heart of the untamed West. And for Jess, once content with the quiet rhythms of farm life, the promise of a future with Sallie ignites a passion to make his mark on a changing world.

In this captivating tale of love, resilience, and the pursuit of a better tomorrow, Jess and Sallie's journey through the tumultuous landscape of 19th-century California will leave readers spellbound until the very last page. .