The Heart in Winter

Set in 1891 Butte, Montana, amidst a backdrop of copper mines, vice, and rugged frontier life, this novel follows the passionate yet tumultuous journey of Tom Rourke, a disillusioned young poet, and Polly Gillespie, a new bride caught in a forbidden love affair. Their daring escape on a stolen horse leads them through the wild landscapes of Montana and Idaho, but their idyll is threatened by relentless pursuers. A story of love, risk, and adventure, it promises an engaging and fiery narrative.