Early February 1942-Jo Bremley fears losing her husband to war, but by a cruel twist of fate he dies instead in a blinding snowstorm at the hands of her nemesis and his best friend, Tryg Howland. Now all she wants is her storybook world back. Left alone with her seven-year-old daughter, Jo takes in laundry to eke out a living. Meanwhile Tryg, the pride of the town with his status as war hero, sets up a flourishing law practice. Now Jo stands toe-to-toe with the demons threatening to destroy what little happiness and peace she has left - rumors that she is about to lose her much-needed job;...
Early February 1942-Jo Bremley fears losing her husband to war, but by a cruel twist of fate he dies instead in a blinding snowstorm at the hands of h...
Late March 1945 in Amber Leaf, Minnesota - Jo Bremley and her little girl are moving to New York - leaving Amber Leaf and its painful memories behind. But while waiting at a small town railroad station, measles strike. Jo is forced to abandon her dreams, leaving her with no job, a sick daughter, and little savings. Tryg Howland is devastated by his role in the death of Jo's husband. He offers her a position as a clerk in his law practice. But clients' schemes and Tryg's jealous girlfriend threaten Jo's job security. But none of this compares with facing a new demon - a love that can never be....
Late March 1945 in Amber Leaf, Minnesota - Jo Bremley and her little girl are moving to New York - leaving Amber Leaf and its painful memories behind....