My Review The tale begins with a deep-seated, inexplicable animosity—a mother's intense detestation for the Native American people. This prejudice was a stark, unreasoned decree: her daughter, Carissa, was absolutely forbidden from any association with Glade Carrigan, a man of Native American heritage. Yet, as fate would have it, for both Carissa and Glade, their connection was immediate and undeniable, a powerful "love at first sight" that defied all parental warnings. This blossoming, yet forbidden, romance serves as the catalyst for an extraordinary journey. The couple embarks on a joint quest not only to nurture their bond but also to unearth the long-buried secrets of Carissa's lineage. They are determined to understand the root of her mother’s fierce hatred—a hatred so visceral it threatens to tear their relationship apart. Their search for Carissa's genealogy is a desperate attempt to find the truth that lies hidden in the family's past, hoping it ...