When heartache and loss invade Karen Pierce’s carefully ordered world, she is devastated. Her plans and
dreams for the future seem distant and unattainable, and she is bound by a promise to care for two young adults who are struggling with a loss of their own. Continuing their journey north to the goldfields seems their only option, and Adrik Ivanov agrees to be their guide. With a late start and the constant threat of winter hastening their pace, Adrik wonders at the wisdom of their decision. But he longs to prove his commitment and growing love for Karen, who has pushed aside his advances in the past. Inspired by the beautiful and rugged landscape, Karen thrives under the difficult conditions of their trek. As her heart begins to journey back to the core of her once-solid faith, will she dare to embrace the love offered to her?
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Summary
Overall Ashes and Ice is the second book in Tracie Peterson's Yukon Quest series. A supremely talented historical fiction author, Mrs. Peterson created a dramatic story set during the Yukon gold rush of the late 1890s. One might think the times of the gold rush are full of adventure, and they would be correct. But with the adventure
came much danger. While many flooded the region to gain great wealth, more likely they ended up suffering great losssome losing their very lives when they threw all caution aside and allowed greed to guide them. It is really a cautionary tale wrapped up in a story of love. The underlying love story is the one of God's great love for us, and that it must be foundational in each of our lives. This love plays itself out in the lives of multiple characters in the novel. Mrs. Peterson is faithful to a solid Biblical worldview in her character's dialogue. Her books are always an enjoyable and engaging read.