During the winter of 1841, Pacing Wolf, the esteemed leader of the Many Lodges, follows the trail of a brutal murderer, leaving behind Small Doe, his beloved woman. When his tracking party returns without him, the Sparrow Hawk's Real Chief pronounces him dead, but Small Doe refuses to give up hope he will return. The coming spring offers her few choices. She can accept the courageous new warrior Pacing Wolf chose for her before leaving or risk falling prey to his war-society rivals.Vengeance and loyalty, hatred and faithfulness, all vie within two enemy villages, one belonging to the Sparrow Hawks and the other to the Allies, threatening to crush each hope of happiness for Small Doe and everyone she loves."Sydney Tooman Betts is a gifted, eloquent and frankly poetic storyteller, a joy to read. She tells deeply important stories, awakening us to unique, truly American Native cultures. Her theological bona fides are impeccable, offering solid, well-researched reads. Love her work and look forward to reading more."Dr. Cliff KellyFormer Sr. Editor and Analyst, Focus on the Family's Truth Project, and author of The Sixth Seal