Jeff Stickley Knihy

Set against the backdrop of a Canadian national park, Helen Carpenter's summer vacation takes an unexpected turn as she becomes the caretaker for orphaned grizzly bear cubs. Torn between her desire to stay and her impending departure, Helen's journey intertwines with the wisdom of an old Indian medicine woman, who foretells that she will play a crucial role in saving bears and healing herself. As dramatic events unfold, Helen's connection to the local Indigenous community and the wildlife deepens, leading to transformative experiences for all involved.

Born in a cottage on a wealthy estate in the Lake District, Alfred is a gifted musician, but the outbreak of World War II forces him on to a different path. Conscripted and taken prisoner, he escapes from a prisoner of war train in Reims. The French Resistance, romance and, of course, his beloved music, steer his life in unexpected directions, and a secret once revealed will change his life forever.