In 1846, young widow Mariel survived the grueling voyage from Germany to start a new life in the "promised" land of ?Texas. Forced by circumstances to become a

“A wonderfully satisfying finale to Lyn Cote’s fascinating saga of Texas history. Riveting, engaging, unpredictable….Not to be missed!” —Kathy Herman,

Will Mariel be able to leave her past behind and find happiness with Texas Ranger Carson Quinn?

Micrographic reproduction of the 13 volume Oxford English dictionary published in 1933.