The Wintering Place

Set in Dakota Territory in 1867, this story follows the O’Driscoll brothers as they navigate a harsh landscape and evade pursuit after surviving a Sioux massacre, with their journey taking them to a sheltering spot by a stream along the Bozeman Trail. Amid escape and danger, their secret identities and survival instincts are tested as they seek refuge in a place that offers hope for the winter and a fleeting sense of paradise. From the author of The Wolves of Eden, the narrative explores themes of human resilience, loyalty, and the unpredictable nature of human conflict in an unforgiving environment.