Another very interesting historical novella by Beller. The story opens up in a blinding blizzard with a man and his donkey stumbling along knowing for sure he is going to freeze to death soon. He can see nothing but the swirling snow so with outstretched hands hoping to feel the mountain that is surely somewhere in front of him, but then his hand touches wood. It cannot be a wooden structure in the middle of nowhere. Surely no one can be living here. Inside he finds a near dead woman, no heat and no food. He takes shelter for himself and his donkey intending to leave on the morrow when the blizzard is over. The next day after trying to get a little food in her from his meager supply, he finds he cannot leave her to die alone although she has told him to be on his way, that she will be alright. Beller has written an excellent story with very strong characters and even a lovable donkey. After the stormy blizzard, the sun breaks through literally and into a warm love story that will surely leave you wanting to read the next book in the Heart of the Mountain series. I was gifted this book by the author and this review is in my own words,
