After being abused and abandoned by the only family she has ever known, a traveling peddler rescues her and offers her a first glimpse of unconditional love.

With a vengeful brother hunting her down, Lochiel is forced to decide whether she will keep running or finally face her past to uncover the heartbreaking secrets of her birth.

Spanning themes of forgiveness, identity, and healing, this historical fiction novel is a must-read for fans of deep, character-driven storytelling.

Born with a "red-wine birthmark" that superstitious mountain folks call "the mark of the devil," nineteen-year-old Lochiel Ogle has faced a lifetime of cruelty, isolation, and secrets.

Dive into the mountains of East Tennessee with .

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After being abused and abandoned by the only family she has ever known, a traveling peddler rescues her and offers her a first glimpse of unconditional love.

With a vengeful brother hunting her down, Lochiel is forced to decide whether she will keep running or finally face her past to uncover the heartbreaking secrets of her birth. 44453x

Spanning themes of forgiveness, identity, and healing, this historical fiction novel is a must-read for fans of deep, character-driven storytelling. After being abused and abandoned by the only

Born with a "red-wine birthmark" that superstitious mountain folks call "the mark of the devil," nineteen-year-old Lochiel Ogle has faced a lifetime of cruelty, isolation, and secrets. 44453x

Dive into the mountains of East Tennessee with .