The saga of a family continues as Wanda McIntyre explores her mysterious and marvelous heritage in this dual-timeline novella set on historic Mackinac Island. 1889 - Amelia McIntyre, a young girl who has an Odawa-French-British mother and an Irish father, becomes enthralled with the elegant Victorian-era cottages being built on their island by big-city moguls during this glittering Gilded Age. Intent on landing a rich husband someday so that she can have one of those cottages, she develops an unwavering commitment to living the high life on her own terms. 2024 - Wanda McIntyre is stunned to discover that her ancestor became an elite belle of the ball during the Gilded Age. So unlike their forebears who hailed from humble beginnings, Amelia was anything but humble. Wanda develops admiration for her ancestor's ambition and is highly entertained by Amelia's shenanigans as she created the life she craved. Amelia's determination through good times and bad sets a shining - and unconventional - example for her descendants. Join Amelia and Wanda for this spirited romantic adventure set on a beautiful island during Christmastime, a perfect time to explore how the past can make a difference in our lives forevermore.