Werner Stejskal

One glance was all it took. When Jeff first sees Ciara at a small prairie station, something in him changes forever. But before love can take root, he leaves everything behind to seek his fortune in the unforgiving wilderness of Alaska. What follows is a test of devotion across years and continents. While Jeff battles brutal winters, lawless men, and the edge of survival, Ciara waits at home-her world measured in letters that arrive weeks or months apart.
Through longing, storms, and near tragedy, their bond deepens into something neither distance nor danger can break. But will fortune come at too great a cost? And when the long journey ends, will love still be waiting?From the windswept plains of Nebraska to the icy rivers of the north, and onward to the romantic streets of Europe, this sweeping historical romance tells a story of endurance, sacrifice, and a promise that spans the world.
For readers who love heartfelt, emotional journeys and timeless love stories.