Finalist for the Western Writers of America's 2020 Spur Awards for Historical Novel & Finalist for the 2019 Association for Mormon Letters Awards for Novel
"This is a rich, powerful, and wholly immersive tale grounded in Utah and Mormon history." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Part love story, part religious explication, part mystery, this novel judiciously weaves all of these fictional trajectories into a seamless whole... It's a journey you won't forget." —Houston Chronicle
"A compelling mosaic created from historic details and the nuances of daily frontier life." —Booklist
Winter, 1888. Utah Territory. As glovemaker Deborah Tyler awaits her husband’s long-anticipated return home, a desperate stranger arrives on her doorstep asking for help.
Everything about the man feels wrong. Deborah is sure he’s on the run from the law, and the deputies chasing him can’t be far behind. But to turn him away on this bitter January night could risk his life.
With her husband’s absence felt stronger by the minute, Deborah must make a decision. A decision that will change her life forever...