After 10 years working at Boston University and six years in a relationship with her boyfriend, Ted, Brigitte Nicholson loses both at the same time. Definitely not a chance- or risk-taker, Brigitte has declined any advancement because she has been comfortable in her life, even though it isn't exciting. Now she is replaced by a computer system at the university.

With no job in sight, she has agreed to help her mother with research on a genealogy project for her family and investigate the Marquise de Margerac. Her research at the Salt Lake City Mormon Family History Library uncovers the surprise events of a beautiful Sioux Indian girl, Wachiwi, wife to Marquis Tristan de Margerac. Total fascination with this spirited and courageous relative, who Brigitte seems to favor, takes her to France where she uncovers the mystery and puzzle of Wachiwi's existence. Brigitte's fascination becomes her obsession as she encounters some help along the way that could change her safe, secure existence to an exciting adventure.

I became completely enthralled with the exciting and courageous life of Wachiwi and her dangerous trek from America to France to end up becoming the wife of the Marquis. The history of this beautiful girl is a wonderful story full of strength, unlimited courage and risk. If this doesn't keep you glued to the page, nothing will. I hated to see the last page to this terrific story.