This griping story tugs at a deep place in the human heart.Separated from her protective New Orleans family, young Vini steps off the first train that arrives in Crested Butte, Colorado. This venture of secrets and survival shakes her to the core and ultimately pits her against one of the most powerful men in the country.Set in the treacherous splendor of the Rockies, in an old mining town turned ski area, the novel portrays an unforgettable community of people who demonstrate courage and compassion as they struggle through trials and celebrate triumphs.