In the harsh wilderness of the 19th-century Rocky Mountains, thirteen-year-old Josephine Wesley's life shatters when a band of Arapaho raiders attack her family's homestead. After being thrown from a horse during the chaos and left for dead, she awakens alone in the snow with nothing but her wits to keep her alive.
When Josephine stumbles upon an abandoned cabin deep in the mountains, she must transform from a frightened girl into a self-sufficient young woman. As winter's deadly grip tightens, she learns to hunt, trap, and survive in a merciless environment that shows no favor to the unprepared. But her greatest battle isn't against the elements—it's against the anxiety and despair that have plagued her since childhood.
Through the changing seasons, Josephine discovers an unexpected strength within herself. She cultivates a garden, crafts soap from animal fat, sews clothing from scraps, and finds moments of joy in her solitude. Each hardship becomes a lesson, each fear conquered a victory, as she builds a life from nothing but her own determination.
Just as Josephine begins to embrace her newfound independence and purpose, a devastating storm threatens everything she's worked for. When a stranger appears in the aftermath of destruction, Josephine faces her greatest challenge yet—trusting another human after months of isolation.
“Frost & Fervor” is a powerful testament to resilience, self-discovery, and the unbreakable human spirit. If you enjoyed “The Downstairs Girl,” “These Is My Words,” and “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek,” you'll love “Frost & Fervor.”
