This was a great story about second chances and the strength of the pioneer women. We start in Chastity, Missouri, with a group of mail order brides as they embark on a 5 month journey along the Oregon Trail to meet their future husbands. Each woman has a unique story, there own hopes and dreams, and they all have issues with Perrin Waverly. Our heroine is in for a long journey that will test her physical and mental endurance all the way. I thought the relationship between the women was very realistic, but I loved how they managed to work together to survive the trail. Maggie Osborne writes such great historical westerns. I always feel like I'm a silent observer, watching over the shoulder of the characters. I really enjoyed reading this book! ( )