As he struggles against the discontent of poverty, Wils Stuart stumbles upon an internet myth filled with mystery and intrigue. Embodied within is a challenge sure to change the course of his life, yet also a reward, promising ownership of the Stuart Castle and ancestral lands. Obsessed over the prospects of becoming the rightful heir, he digs deeper, discovering a plea for help from the ancient past, the desperate cry to save a noble life. In a bold attempt at that honorable cause, Wils sets forth, only to find himself risking all that is ultimately more dear to him. Meanwhile, Halley must make an impossible choice of her own, between life and death - and the greatest love she has ever known. Rebecca Woods has always been fascinated with history and often wondered how people in the olden days survived their environments. Then, one winter, she packed up her young children, left the modern comforts of home, paved streets, and neighborhoods and moved with her husband to an ancient farm. In an 1870's cottage, at 10 below zero and without the comfort of running water, they all learned first hand the adventure of truly roughing it, including traipsing through the ice and snow to an outhouse in the middle of the night. At times, with hoot owls calling from the trees and wolves howling in the distance, it was very much like living in the times that historical novels are set. Ultimately, she learned exactly how the pioneers did it! In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys tending to her farm, playing with horses, mowing pastures, and laughing as much as possible with her family.