内容简介：
1820. Genny braves an Atlantic voyage from Europe to America secure in the knowledge that her uncle has planned a prosperous, new life for her. Instead, her future becomes chaos as everything changes. A century and a half later, Chad, Genny's descendant, struggles to make a new life for himself after his wife's death. His lonely explorations along the banks of the Mississippi draw him to an unexpected connection with Genny. Old family stories surfacing gradually in bis mind solidify that connection and Chad begins a challenging, perhaps illegal, attempt to fulfill Genny's dream. How can he, all alone, accomplish the task she sets for him? Three fascinating women become Chad's partners on the dangerous trail he decides to follow. With their help he hopes to carry out Genny's plan; however, two amazing surprises along the way bring even more change into his life. Will he and his partners be able to escape the cunning adventurers who are tailing them, or will the difficulties of their dangerous journey be more than they can overcome?