It is 1893 and through grief Peter finds love in his neighbours daughter Maria. She is drawn by his gentleness, humour and compassion. Their love has barely begun to blossom when he is summoned home by his father, a baron in Leeds, England. Charles is aghast to hear of his sons plans to marry Maria and plunges this couple into the nightmare of deceit. Maria, living on the dusty plains of Wyoming, is just as much a victim as is Peter.Told with humour and gentleness this romantic/historical drama will prove hard to put down. The author has received positive feedback after her first printing. The comments ranged from young teenagers up to retired school teachers. The readers have admitted to crying, laughing, gasping and completely falling in love with the book. Filled with characters you will both love and hate, this is a book which you will enjoy no matter your age or possibly even your gender.