Van Loon's haunting novel follows two families through decades of dark secrets and painful histories, culminating in a shocking revelation that will change their lives forever. Set against the backdrop of the rugged American wilderness, this gripping tale explores themes of family, identity, and the nature of memory. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.